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The Gravity of Defiled Worship
Commentators unanimously agree that the core reason for God's severe judgment is the defilement of His sanctuary with idolatry. John Calvin states that the people's safety depended on pure worship, and by polluting the Temple, they effectively rejected God Himself. This highlights how seriously God views the integrity of worship dedicated to Him.
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Ezekiel
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 5:11
19th Century
Bishop
Because thou ... therefore will I. —The parallel between Israel’s conduct and God’s judgments is here, as everywhere, bro…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 5:11
16th Century
Theologian
Here God again expresses more clearly why he was so eager to take vengeance, namely, because the religion of the Jews was corrupt, and the Temple h…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 5:11
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore, [as] I live, says the Lord God
This is a form of an oath, and shows that what is after said should certai…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 5:5–17
17th Century
Minister
The sentence passed upon Jerusalem is very dreadful, the manner of expression makes it still more so. Who is able to stand in God's sight when He i…