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Mercy Precedes Judgment
Commentators unanimously highlight the crucial order of events: the angel who marks the faithful goes before the executioners. God first secures His people, hiding them 'under His wings' (as Calvin puts it), before unleashing judgment. This demonstrates that God's primary action is to care for and preserve the righteous, even in the midst of widespread punishment.
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Ezekiel
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
Go ye after him.— No interval is allowed. Here, as in the corresponding visions in Revelation referred to above, judgment…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 9:5–6
16th Century
Theologian
Now the Prophet adds that the Chaldeans were sent to destroy the city and its inhabitants, but the order must be observed, because they are ordered…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
And, to the others he said in mine hearing To the other six men that had the slaughter weapons in their hands:
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 9:5–11
17th Century
Minister
The slaughter must begin at the sanctuary, that all may see and know that the Lord hates sin most in those nearest to him. He who was appointed to …