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Judgment Begins at Home
All commentators emphasize the command to "begin at my sanctuary." This shows that God holds His own people, especially leaders, to a higher standard. Judgment starts not with outsiders, but with the corrupt priests and elders who had defiled His house. This principle is echoed in 1 Peter 4:17, which states, "For it is time for judgment to begin with God's household."
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 9:6
18th Century
Theologian
Begin at my sanctuary - The first to be punished were those who had brought idolatry nearest to the holy place. The “ancient men,” …
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 9:6
17th Century
Pastor
Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children ,
and women
All, of them objects of compassio…
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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 …