That Israel's restoration should not be brought about on account of Israel's merit, the prophet shows by briefly rehearsing the story of Israel's demerit, as the reason of her exile.
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Ezekiel 36:16-20
The Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 36:16-20
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 36:1-38EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 36:1-38The present chapter is entirely devoted to the consolation of Israel, though its parts are derived from two separate "words" of Jehovah. Ezekiel 36:1-15 belong to the "word" which opened with the first verse of the prec…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Ezekiel 36:16-24The restoration of that people, being typical of our redemption by Christ, shows that the end aimed at in our salvation is the glory of God. The sin of a people defiles their land; renders it abominable to God, and unco…Matthew HenrycommentaryGod's Compassion for Israel. (b. c. 587.)GOD'S COMPASSION FOR ISRAEL. (B. C. 587.) When God promised the poor captives a glorious return, in due time, to their own land, it was a great discouragement to their hopes that they were unworthy, utterly unworthy, of…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 36:16-32A vision of the true golden age. Up to this point God had been revealing more clearly his active righteousness to Israel; and this with a view to arouse their drugged and drowsy consciences. The equity and justice of hi…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 36:16The oracle, commencing with this verse and extending to Ezekiel 37:14, has an ultimate connection with that which precedes. Having predicted a golden age in the future for Israel, when her people should have returned fr…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 36:16-21God's Name and ours. The most striking thought contained in these words is God's regard for the honor of his own Name. But there are two truths which claim attention. I. TWO THINGS WHICH INCUR HIS HIGH DISPLEASURE. The…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ezekiel 36:17Their way was before me. Their ways and doings, i.e. their violent deeds and idolatrous practices (Ezekiel 36:18), were as morally loathsome in Jehovah's sight as the uncleanness of a woman in her separation was materia…Joseph S. Exell and contributors