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An Unprecedented Judgment
Commentators emphasize that God's judgment on Jerusalem would be uniquely severe, a punishment without historical parallel. Scholars note it would be worse than the flood or the destruction of Sodom. This was not an ordinary chastisement but a shocking and 'portentous' act of vengeance meant to be a terrifying example because of Israel's deep-seated 'abominations,' particularly idolatry.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 5:9
18th Century
Theologian
Compare Matthew 24:21. The calamities of the Babylonian were surpassed by the Roman siege, and these again were but a foreshadowing of still more t…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 5:9
19th Century
Bishop
That which I have not done, and to which I will not do any more the like. —Our Lord uses similar language ([Reference Mat…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 5:9–10
16th Century
Theologian
Now God adds that their punishment would be so severe that no similar example could be found in the world—I will do what I have not done, nor i…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 5:9
17th Century
Pastor
And I will do in you that which I have not done
In any other nation, or to any other people;
not in the old w…
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…