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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

We have here the sign by which the utter destruction of Jerusalem is set forth; and here, as before, the prophet is himself the sign, that the people might see how much he affected himself with, and interested himself in, the case of Jerusalem, and how it lay to his heart, even when he foretold the desolations of it. He was so much concerned about it as to take what was done to it as done to himself, so far was he from desiring the woeful day. I. He must shave off the hair of his head and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 5:3

Thou shall also take thereof a few in number ,.... These are they that were left in the land of Judea by Nebuzaradan, for vinedressers and husbandmen, and such as returned out of Egypt into the land of Judah, Jeremiah 44:28 ; and bind them in thy skirts ; in the pockets of them; signifying both the very small number of them, and their preservation. Jarchi and Kimchi interpret these of those that were carried captive to Babylon, and lived there, and were preserved, and returned again. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:1-4

Take thee a sharp knife - Among the Israelites, and indeed among most ancient nations, there were very few edge-tools. The sword was the chief; and this was used as a knife, a razor, etc., according to its different length and sharpness. It is likely that only one kind of instrument is here intended; a knife or short sword, to be employed as a razor. Here is a new emblem produced, in order to mark out the coming evils. The prophet represents the Jewish nation. His hair, the people. ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:3

Verse 3 It is now added: Thou shalt take then a small number, and bind them, (that is, that number, but the number is changed,) viz., those hairs of which the number is small in the skirts of thy clothing It either takes away the confidence which might spring up from a temporary escape, or else it signifies that very few should be safe in the midst of the destruction of the whole people, which came to pass wonderfully. If that is received, the correction is added, that God would give some hope... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

A barber's razor. The coming siege and destruction of Jerusalem are described under the image of the prophet shaving his head and then disposing of his hair in various ways. The razor stands for the Divine judgment, the hair for the people, the different treatment of the hair for the difference in the doom of the people. I. DIVINE JUDGMENT IS KEEN AS A RAZOR . Some judgments crush, others cut. The latter do not dispose of their victims at a blow. More is reserved for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

The prophetic office involves self-sacrifice. The prophet in every age has to be himself a sign. It is not so much what he says, not so much what he does, but what he is, that impresses others. In this enterprise character is everything. Ezekiel was a servant of God to the very core. He completely identified himself with the nation. Its misery became his misery. Thus he became a type and symbol of the Saviour; and, in his measure, suffered vicariously for the people. I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

The sword of the Divine judgment. "And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber's razor," etc. In this paragraph the prophet represents both Jehovah and the people. In taking the sharp sword he represents the former; and in having his hair shaved off, the latter. Notice— I. THE EXERCISE OF THE DIVINE JUDGMENT . "And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp sword, as a barber's razor thou shalt take it, and cause it to pass upon thy head and upon thy beard."... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:3-4

Thou shalt also take, etc. The words may point read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 5:3-4

Of the third part a few are yet to be taken and kept in the fold of the garment (representing those still to remain in their native land), and yet even of those few some are to be cast into the fire. Such was the fate of those left behind after the destruction of Jerusalem Jeremiah 40:0; Jeremiah 41:0. The whole prophecy is one of denunciation.Ezekiel 5:4Thereof - Or, from thence, out of the midst of the fire. Omit “For.” read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 5:2-4

Ezekiel 5:2-4. Thou shall burn a third part in the midst of the city In the midst of that portraiture of the city, which the prophet was commanded to make, chap. Ezekiel 4:1. This signified the destruction of the inhabitants within the city by famine and pestilence; for both famine and pestilence may be said to burn, as they make great havoc, and consume as fast as fire. Thou shalt take a third part, and smite about it with a knife To show that a third part of the inhabitants should be... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 5:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:1-4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:3-4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 5:3-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 5:2-4

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