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John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 22:10

In thee have they discovered their father's nakedness ,.... Or, "he discovered" F2 גלה "revelavit", Montanus; "discooperuit", Vatablus; "retegit", Junius & Tremellius, Polanus; " sub. filius", Piscator. , or "uncovered", it being in the singular number; though the Targum, Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions, read in the plural; this, though committed, was done but by a few; it being a sin not so much as named among men, as for a man to lie with his father's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 22:11

And one hath committed abomination with his neighbour's wife ,.... The sin of adultery, which is an abominable sin; it is so to God, and it should be so to man: or, "a man hath committed" F3 ואיש־עשה "et vir fecit"; Cocceius. ; some man of note, a great man; for this sin prevailed among the princes and nobles: or "everyone"; it being a general vice, which obtained among all ranks, high and low, rich and poor: and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter in law ; his wife's... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:2

Wilt thou judge the bloody city - Pronounce the sentence of death against the murderers. Show her all her abominations - And a most revolting and dreadful catalogue of these is in consequence exhibited. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:3

Her time may come - Till now, it was my long-suffering; she has fulfilled her days - completed the time of her probation; has not mended, but is daily worse; therefore her judgment can linger no longer. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:4

Thou art become guilty in thy blood - Thou art guilty of blood. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:5

Those that be near - Both distant as well as neighboring provinces consider thee the most abandoned of characters; and through thee many have been involved in distress and ruin. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:6

Behold, the princes - Ye are a vile and murderous people, and your princes have been of the same character. Like people, like prince. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:7

In thee have they set light - The children do not reverence their parents. Parental affection and filial respect do not exist among you. The stranger is not only not succoured, but he is oppressed. The widows and fatherless are vexed by wrongs and exactions. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:8

Thou hast despised - All my ordinances are not only neglected, but treated with contempt; and my Sabbaths profaned. There is not only no power of godliness among you, but there is no form. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 22:9

In thee are men that carry tales - Witnesses that will swear any thing, even where life is concerned. They eat upon the mountains - Sacrifice to idols, and celebrate their festivals. read more

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