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My eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity: I will bring on you according to your ways; and your abominations shall be in the midst of you; and you shall know that I, Yahweh, do strike.
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Knowing God as Judge
Commentators highlight a progression from verse 4. It's not enough for the people to know 'I am the LORD'; they must now know Him specifically as 'the LORD that smites.' The judgment serves to reveal a particular aspect of God's character: His role as a righteous judge who personally intervenes to punish sin.
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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.
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord that smites. — In Ezekiel 7:4 it is only said, Ye shall know that I am the LORD, without saying in what respect;…
16th Century
Protestant
This verse contains nothing besides a repetition, except that finally the Prophet more clearly points out what that knowledge was which he previous…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity This verse is the same with (Ezekiel 7:4); only instea…
The abruptness of this prophecy, and the many repetitions, show that the prophet was deeply affected by the prospect of these calamities. Such will…
