Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15
Restoration assured (36:1-15)With the removal of the people of Israel from their ancient homeland (both northern and southern kingdoms) certain neighbouring nations took the opportunity to seize Israel’s former territory for themselves (36:1-2). God comforts his people with the reminder that the land rightly belongs to him, and he will not tolerate the contempt of these enemies (3-5). He will now deal justly with those who despised his people (6-7).Having dealt with his enemies, God will bring... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 36:2-7
Ezekiel 36:2-7. Because the enemy hath said, &c. This prophecy appears to be a continuation of the preceding. “The Idumeans have made their boasts (see Ezekiel 36:5, and Eze 35:10 ) that they should become masters of the mountainous parts of Judea, where the ancient fortresses were placed which commanded all the rest of the country.” Lowth. And ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, &c. Your calamities have made you become a proverb, a by-word, and a reproach among the heathen... read more