Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 11:19-21
Compare Revelation 21:0. The identity of thought and language in Ezekiel, predicting the new kingdom of Israel, and in John, foretelling the kingdom of heaven, forces upon us the conclusion that the prophecy of Ezekiel has an ultimate reference to that climax which John plainly indicates.Ezekiel 11:19One heart - So long as the Israelites were distracted by the service of many gods, such unity was impossible; but now, when they shall have taken away the “abominations” from the land, they shall... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 11:19-20
The heart of flesh. Two mistakes are commonly made by well meaning social reformers. Too much faith is placed in external improvement, and too much power is credited to man. It is not perceived that the greatest evil is in the heart, and that the only cure can be found in the help of God. but both of these deeper truths are recognized in the passage before us. I. THE NATURE OF THE GREAT CHANGE . Ezekiel 11:17 had promised an external restoration; now we have the assurance... read more