Ezekiel 28:1
CONTENTS The same subject, concerning the Lord's judgment upon Tyrus is prosecuted in this chapter, until, towards the end, Zidon also is arraigned at God's tribunal.... [ Continue Reading ]
CONTENTS The same subject, concerning the Lord's judgment upon Tyrus is prosecuted in this chapter, until, towards the end, Zidon also is arraigned at God's tribunal.... [ Continue Reading ]
We have here the continuation of the sad overthrow of Tyre. The Prince of Tyre is particularly noticed, and his daring impiety pointed at. There are no leading characters to discover to whom, or to what period of the Church, this history of Tyrus and her prince refers, if we look for an explanation... [ Continue Reading ]
From this passage I should be inclined to think that Tyrus is a figure of human nature in general, rather than referring to any one nation in particular; for of what one kingdom upon earth can it be said, that they were perfect in their ways from the day of creation, but of our nature generally spea... [ Continue Reading ]
The judgment upon Zidon is but short; but that one single passage in it is enough: Behold I am against thee, O Zidon, saith the Lord God!... [ Continue Reading ]
These are very sweet promises to Israel with which the chapter closeth, and plainly refer to the restoration of the Lord's ancient people. But how or when the Lord will gather them in; whether by instruments the Lord will work in the accomplishment, or by some miraculous interposition of his own; no... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! among the several improvements to gather from this chapter, that is not the least which ariseth from the consideration, how dear Israel must be to the Lord, for whom, and on whose account the Lord thus chastiseth Israel's enemies. The Lord may, and the Lord will, correct Israel f... [ Continue Reading ]