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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Ezekiel 14 - Introduction

* Threatenings against hypocrites. (1-11) God's purpose to punish the guilty Jews, but a few should be saved. (12-23)

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See also Ezekiel 14 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This prophecy Ezekiel 14:1 is a reproof of those who consult the false prophets. Some of the chief exiles come to Ezekiel as to one who has authority; but he, endowed with the genuine prophetic spirit...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    EZEKIEL 12:21 TO EZEKIEL 14:11. THE FOLLY OF THE POPULAR ATTITUDE TO PROPHECY. In two further ways the people allowed themselves to be deluded (i.) by their ignoring of true prophets, such as Jeremia...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Answer to idolaters who inquire of the Lord In ch. 13. Ezekiel had denounced the false prophets who led the people astray, and had threatened them with extirpation from the community of the Lord. But...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _GOD ANSWERETH IDOLATERS ACCORDING TO THEIR OWN HEART. THEY ARE EXHORTED TO REPENT, FOR FEAR OF JUDGMENTS BY MEANS OF SEDUCED PROPHETS. GOD'S IRREVOCABLE SENTENCE OF FAMINE, OF NOISOME BEASTS, OF THE...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Chronologically, where should the sermons and symbols of Chapter s 12-14 be placed? 2. By what symbolic act did Ezekiel portray the deportation of Jerusalem's inhabitants? How...

  • 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

    XIV. This chapter consists of two distinct but closely-connected prophecies, the first of which (Ezekiel 14:1) was called out by the coming of the elders to enquire of the prophet, and announces to th...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 14 In this chapter are contained the displeasure of God at hypocritical idolaters that sought unto him, and at the false prophets; the judgments that should come upon them, an...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 14 THOSE IN CAPTIVITY SHARE IN THE CONDEMNATION OF THOSE IN JERUSALEM. Ezekiel was now to stress that those who had gone into exile shared the condemnation of Jerusalem because of their evil...

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