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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ezekiel 22 - Introduction

Chapter 22 God's Indictment on Jerusalem.

This chapter consists of three oracles spoken against Jerusalem possibly at different times (Ezekiel 22:1; Ezekiel 22:17; Ezekiel 22:23). They are united by their message as they depict the extreme sinfulness of Jerusalem. They also act as a warning to others of what happens to those who behave in such a way.

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See also Ezekiel 22 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    EZEKIEL 22. THE SINS OF THE CLASSES AND THE MASSES. The doom which has just been described in such fiercely vivid terms contains only one allusion to the sins which justified it (Ezekiel 21:23 f.). Th...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    New indictment of Jerusalem The passage has three divisions: First, Ezekiel 22:1. The sins of Jerusalem, especially her two crying ones, idolatry and bloodshed (Ezekiel 22:1); along with the dark ca...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _A CATALOGUE OF SINS IN JERUSALEM. GOD WILL BURN THEM AS DROSS IN HIS FURNACE. THE GENERAL CORRUPTION OF PROPHETS, PRIESTS, PRINCES, AND PEOPLE._ _Before Christ 592._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Why does Ezekiel refer to Jerusalem as a bloody city? 2. How would the Jews come to be _defiled of name?_ 3. What examples of lewdness in Jerusalem does Ezekiel cite? 4. Wh...

  • 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

    XXII. This chapter also consists of three short prophecies, less intimately connected with one another than those of Ezekiel 21. In the first (Ezekiel 22:2) the sins of Jerusalem are recounted, with e...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 22 In this chapter a catalogue or list of the sins of the Jews is given; a comparison of them to dross is made, and they are dealt with accordingly; and a complaint is lodged...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The sins of Jerusalem. (1-16) Israel is condemned as dross. (17-22) As the corruption is general, so shall be the punishment. (23-31)...

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