エゼキエル書 36:37-38 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:38

The people who should occupy the land of Israel in the coming age should be as the holy flock —literally, as the flock of holy things , or beasts; i.e. of sacrificial lambs— as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts ; literally, in her appointed times; i.e. her festal seasons (comp. Micah 2:12 ), referring to the three well-known annual occasions when the male population of the land came to the sanctuary ( Deuteronomy 16:16 ), and when in consequence the flocks and herds... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 36:37

Their sin had prevented God’s hearing them. Now their purification opens God’s ears to their words. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 36:38

As the holy flock - A reference to the flocks and herds brought up to Jerusalem to be consecrated and offered unto the Lord 2 Chronicles 35:7. Thus, the idea is brought out:(1) of the multiplication of the people,(2) of their dedication to the service of God. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 36:37-38

Ezekiel 36:37-38. I will yet be inquired of by the house of Israel The house of Israel must, 1st, Pray for these blessings; for by prayer God is sought unto and inquired after. What is the matter of God’s promises, must be the matter of our prayers. By asking for the mercy promised, we give glory to the donor, express our value of the gift, our own dependance upon God, and put honour upon prayer, upon which he has put honour. Christ himself must ask, and then God will give him the heathen... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:16-38

For the sake of God’s holy name (36:16-38)God had driven the people of Israel out of their land because their sins had made them unclean in his sight (16-19). Onlooking nations, however, did not see it that way. They mocked God, saying that the removal of Israel from its land showed that he was weak. He could not save his people from the superior gods of the nations (20-21).Therefore, God will correct this misunderstanding and restore his honour by bringing Israel back to its land (22-24). He... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 36:37

yet . . . be enquired of : i.e. the time shall come when they will ask for what they had in the past despised. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 36:38

As the holy flock = Like a flock of holy offerings. solemn feasts = appointed seasons. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 36:38

Ezekiel 36:38. As the holy flock— The sheep and the lambs designed for the sacrifice at the three solemn festivals was very numerous, and at the same time the best of their kind. This also refers to Gospel-grace and blessings: and this whole prophesy will be fully accomplished at the general conversion and final restoration of the Jews. REFLECTIONS.—1st, The land of Israel was now desolate and depopulated; but God still thought upon the dust thereof. We have, 1. His compassionate regard towards... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 36:37

37. I will yet for this be inquired of—so as to grant it. On former occasions He had refused to be inquired of by Israel because the inquirers were not in a fit condition of mind to receive a blessing (Ezekiel 14:3; Ezekiel 20:3). But hereafter, as in the restoration from Babylon (Nehemiah 8:1-9; Daniel 9:3-20; Daniel 9:21; Daniel 9:23), God will prepare His people's hearts (Ezekiel 36:26) to pray aright for the blessings which He is about to give (Psalms 102:13-17; Psalms 102:20; Zechariah... read more