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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ezekiel 7 - Introduction

The final desolation of Israel. The mournful repentance of them who escape. The enemies defile the sanctuary because of the Israelites' abominations. Under the type of a chain, is shewed their miserable captivity.

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See also Ezekiel 7 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Dirge over the downfall of the kingdom of Judah The passage is probably in some confusion; Ezekiel 7:8 are virtually a repetition of Ezekiel 7:3. In LXX. Ezekiel 7:3 stand immediately after...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. What factors made the sin of Judah so grievous? 2. In what sense was Jerusalem in the midst of the nations (Ezekiel 5:5)? 3. What horrible barbarisms would accompany the fall...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (c-0) (The title of this book, 'Ezekiel'), Meaning, 'Strength of God.' captives (d-25) Lit. 'captivity.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    VII. The prophecy of this chapter is occupied with the nearness and the completeness of the judgment already foretold. It takes the form, to some extent, of a song of lamentation; and is more thoroug...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 7 This chapter contains a prophecy of the speedy destruction of the Jews, as being just at hand; of the particular judgments that should come upon them; of the horror that sho...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The desolation of the land. (1-15) The distress of the few who should escape. (16-22) The captivity. (23-27)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 7. FURTHER DIATRIBES AGAINST ISRAEL. We must remember that when we read Ezekiel it is like reading a book of sermons. Sermons on the same theme may well be repetitive. But repetitiveness is a...

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