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He who is far off shall die of the pestilence; and he who is near shall fall by the sword; and he who remains and is besieged shall die by the famine: thus will I accomplish my wrath on them.
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Commentators agree that the verse's three scenarios—far off, near, and besieged—are meant to show the comprehensive and inescapable nature of God's judgment. Scholars like Ellicott clarify that it's not a rigid assignment of one punishment to one group, but a declaration that all will be reached. There is no geographical location or strategic position that can offer safety from the consequences of persistent sin.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The gleam of hope is fleeting. Darkness gathers around again, for the prophet is still predicting judgment.
Ezekiel 6:11: Smi…
19th Century
Anglican
That is far off ... that is near. —That is, all, wherever they may be, will be reached and overwhelmed by the coming judgments; ye…
16th Century
Protestant
Now the Prophet explains how the Israelites were to be destroyed by famine, the sword, and pestilence, namely, those who shall be far off shall…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that is far off shall die of the pestilence That flies from the enemy into the wilderness, or into other countries, th…
It is our duty to be affected not only by our own sins and sufferings, but to look with compassion upon the miseries wicked people bring upon thems…
