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Now will I shortly pour out my wrath on you, and accomplish my anger against you, and will judge you according to your ways; and I will bring on you all your abominations.
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Judgment Was Imminent
Commentators stress that God's judgment was no longer a distant threat but an imminent reality. John Gill calculates it was only about three years away. The repetition from earlier verses, scholars explain, is meant to underscore the absolute certainty that this punishment was coming and could not be avoided.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The morning - Rather, “The conclusion”: a whole series (literally circle) of events is being brought to a close. Others render it: Fate.
16th Century
Protestant
He repeats here almost the same words. We have explained the intention: namely, that the Israelites should be positively assured that God did not t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee It might be very well said to be shortly, or near at hand, that the Lord wo…
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The abruptness of this prophecy, and the many repetitions, show that the prophet was deeply affected by the prospect of these calamities. Such will…
