エゼキエル書 45:7-25 Jcb
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:7
And a portion shall be (or, ye shall appoint ) for the prince . As to situation, his portion should lie on both sides of the holy portion (or portions, i.e. of the priests and of the Levites; see Ezekiel 48:20-22 ), and of the possession, or portion, of the city; should stretch exactly in front or alongside of these, i.e. from north to south; and should extend on the one side westward (to the Mediterranean), and on the other side eastward (to the Jordan). The concluding clause, ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:7
The Prince's portion. In the division of the land and its produce, while care was taken for the maintenance of the priesthood by means of the sacrifices, arrangements were also made for the support of the government by assigning a certain portion to "the prince." Christ, as "Prince of Peace," the Head of the spiritual kingdom, has a right to claim his portion in all that we possess. I. A PORTION SHOULD BE RESERVED FOR OUR HEAVENLY PRINCE . All that we have should be... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:8
My princes shall no more oppress my people . That Israel in former times had suffered from the oppressions and exactions of her kings, from Solomon downwards, as Samuel had predicted she would ( 1 Samuel 8:10-18 ), was matter of history (see 1 Kings 12:4 , 1 Kings 12:10 , 1 Kings 12:11 ; 2 Kings 23:35 ), and was perhaps partly explained, though not justified, by the fact that the kings had no crown lands assigned them for their support. This excuse, however, for regal tyranny... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:8
Princes not oppressors. In the apportionment of the restored and newly occupied territory there was need for a display of a just and equitable spirit. That there was some danger of another and contrary spirit is evident from the admonition here addressed by the prophet in the name of the Lord to those in power and authority. I. THE SPHERE OF OPPRESSION . The oppressor may exercise his might in violation of the principles of righteousness; either II. THE MOTIVE TO ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:8
Human oppression. "My princes shall no more oppress my people." God is now upon the throne (see Ezekiel 43:7 ), and there is no room for an earthly sovereign. The highest ruler is the "prince;" but that word stands for human authority and power, whatever be the name by which it is indicated. The promise has a reflex significance; it points to the evils which had been in past times. And Israel would have been fortunate indeed if it had escaped the common doom of oppression at the hand of... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:9
In continuation of the foregoing thought, the princes of Israel first are reminded that whatever they should obtain from the people for the sanctuary was not to be extorted from them by violence and spoil (comp. Ezekiel 7:11 , Ezekiel 7:23 ; Ezekiel 8:17 : Jeremiah 6:7 ; Jeremiah 20:8 ; Habakkuk 1:3 ) or by exactions —literally, expulsions, or drivings of persons out of their possessions, such as had been practiced on Naboth by Ahab ( 1 Kings 21:1-29 .)—but levied with ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:9-12
Religion the parent of morality. It is certain that God feels an active interest in all the covenants of man. The same authority that requires love to God requires love for our neighbors, equal in strength to love for self. True religion is not sublimely indifferent to the details of home and mercantile life. It designs to make every home a nursery for the Church, every shop an arena for the victories of faith. Every commercial transaction bears a testimony either for God or against him. ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:9-17
The oblations of the people to the prince for the sanctuary. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 45:1-8
The portions of land that should be allotted to the sanctuary, the city, and the prince. read more