Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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Ezekiel
Book: Ezekiel
Chapter: 12
Overview:
The approaching
Captivity.
(1-16) An emblem of the
consternation of the Jews.
(17-20) Answers to the objections of
scoffers.
(21-28)
1-16 By the preparation for removal, and his breaking through
the
Wall of his
House at
Evening, as one desirous to escape from
the enemy, the
Prophet signified the conduct and fate of
Zedekiah. When
God has delivered us, we must
Glorify him and
edify others,
By acknowledging our sins. Those who
By
Afflictions are brought to this, are made to know that
God is
the
Lord, and may help to bring others to know him.
17-20 The
Prophet must eat and
Drink in care and fear, with
trembling, that he might express the condition of those in
Jerusalem during the siege. When ministers speak of the ruin
coming upon sinners, they must speak as those that know the
terrors of the
Lord.
Afflictions are happy ones, however
grievous to
Flesh and
Blood, that improve us in the knowledge of
God.
21-28 From that forbearance of
God, which should have led them
to repent, the Jews hardened themselves in
Sin. It will not
serve for an excuse in speaking evil, to plead that it is a
common saying. There is but a step between us and an awful
eternity; therefore it concerns us to get ready for a future
state.
No one will be able to
Put from himself the evil
Day,
unless
By seeking peace with the
Lord.