エゼキエル書 3:19-21 JC

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 3:16-21

These further instructions God gave to the prophet at the end of seven days, that is, on the seventh day after the vision he had; and it is very probably that both that and this were on the sabbath day, which the house of Israel, even in their captivity, observed as well as they could in those circumstances. We do not find that their conquerors and oppressors tied them to any constant service, as their Egyptian task-masters had formerly done, but that they might observe the sabbath-rest for a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 3:19

Yet if thou warn the wicked ,.... Of his sin and danger; lay before him his evil, and show him the sad consequences of going on in a course of sin, and warn him to flee from wrath to come: and he turn not from his wickedness, and from his wicked way ; does not repent of it, nor abstain from it: he shall die in his iniquity ; and for it, and that very righteously: but thou hast delivered thy soul ; thou hast done the duty of thine office; thou art clear from the charge of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 3:20

Again, when a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness ,.... This is to be understood not of one that is truly righteous, or is justified by the righteousness of Christ; for such can never turn from that righteousness, or be in an unjustified state; seeing that is the righteousness of God, and an everlasting one; but of one that is denominated righteous, from "his" own righteousness, from a righteousness "which he hath done", as is afterwards expressed; one that is outwardly... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 3:21

Nevertheless, if thou warn the righteous man ,.... Every righteous man, that is so in a judgment of charity, whether truly righteous or not, which the event shows; who should be warned not to trust in their own righteousness, but to depend on the righteousness of Christ; that they be careful to maintain good works, to avoid sin, and live holy lives and conversations, as follows: that the righteous sin not ; not that there is any just man that does good, and sins not; the best of men... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:20

When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness - Which these words plainly state he may do, and commit iniquity and die in his sin; and consequently die eternally, which is also here granted; if he have not been warned, though he die in his sin, the blood - the life and salvation, of this person also will God require at the watchman's hand. Pastor hunc occidit, quia eum tacendo morti tradidit . "This man the pastor kills; for in being silent, he delivers him over to death." -... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:19

Verse 19 The Prophet is here taught how usefully he will lay out his labor, although he should appear to fail, for he ought to be satisfied with this alone, that God approves his efforts. Although, therefore, those who were to be brought back by holy exhortations remain obstinate, yet God’s servants ought not, through fastidiousness, to throw up their commission as if it were useless, for they free their own souls. It has been formerly said, that a necessity was imposed upon them, but if they... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:20

Verse 20 Here God adds another part of duty which is incumbent on all Prophets. For they are first sent to bring back into the way those who had been alienated from God, then to retain those who are already within the flock, and to lead those onward to the goal who have already entered upon the course. We see, therefore, that Prophets ought to be occupied with both duties, so that they may not only recall to their obedience to God those who wander after their own lusts, but also confirm those... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:21

Verse 21 We saw in our last lecture that the office of pastors is twofold, that they collect the dispersed sheep, and retain within the fold those whom they had gathered together. For as man’s nature is inclined to many failures, it often happens that those who have been gathered into God’s sheepfold are dispersed hither and thither, through their own infirmity, unless they are strengthened. For this reason constant admonitions are necessary; and hence God asserts that those pastors will be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 3:15-21

Responsibility. It is a serious thing to be responsible for our own conduct; it is (if possible) yet more serious to have responsibility for others. The two things are inseparably intertwined. I. RESPONSIBILITY SPRINGS FROM NATURAL RELATIONSHIP . Relationships are of all kinds—near and remote. No man is completely detached from others. His life penetrates other lives. A father is responsible for his children. Brothers are responsible for sisters, and vice versa, it was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 3:16-21

The prophet a watchman. "And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the Word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel," etc. Let us notice— I. THE CHARACTER IN WHICH THE PROPHET OF THE LORD IS HERE REPRESENTED . "Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel." 1 . The appointment of a watchman implies the peril of the Church. Watchmen in ancient times were posted on the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 3:16-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 3:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 3:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 3:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 3:15-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 3:16-21

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