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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 18:30-32

We have here the conclusion and application of this whole matter. After a fair trial at the bar of right reason the verdict is brought in on God's side; it appears that his ways are equal. Judgment therefore is next to be given; and one would think it should be a judgment of condemnation, nothing short of Go, you cursed, into everlasting fire. But, behold, a miracle of mercy; the day of grace and divine patience is yet lengthened out; and therefore, though God will at last judge every one... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth ,.... Which is not to be interpreted simply and absolutely, and with respect to all persons afflicted and punished by him; for he does take delight in the exercise of "judgment" and "righteousness", and "laughs" at the "calamity" of wicked men, Jeremiah 9:24 ; but comparatively, as in Hosea 5:6 . The sense is, that he takes no pleasure in the afflictions, calamities, and captivity of men, which are meant by death here; but rather that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure - God repeats what he had so solemnly declared before. Can ye doubt his sincerity? his ability? his willingness? the efficacy of the blood of his covenant? Wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye - Reader, now give God thy heart. Though every man comes into the world with a fallen nature - a soul infected with sin, yet no man is damned on that account. He who refuses that grace which pardons sin and heals infected nature, who permits the evil principle to break... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:32

Verse 32 We see, therefore, how God throws off that false reproach from himself with which the children of Israel taunted him, saying, that they perished by his immoderate rigor, and could find no reason for his severity against them. He announces, on the other hand, that the cause of death rested with themselves; and then he points out the remedy, that they should amend their life, not only in outward appearance, but in sincerity of heart: and at the same time he testifies of his willingness... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 18:25-32

The path to life. Sin has a blinding effect upon man's intellect and reason. It leads to most erroneous conclusions. It produces deep-seated and suicidal prejudice. It puts "darkness for light, and light for darkness." The most perfect equality it brands "inequality." It would make heaven into hell. I. THE FIRST STEP HEAVENWARD IS THOUGHTFUL CHOICE . The chief folly of men is their thoughtlessness. They sink into mental and moral indolence. They will not investigate... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 18:32

Turn yourselves, etc. As in Ezekiel 14:6 , but there is no ground for the rendering of "turn others," suggested in the margin of the Authorized Version. So we close what we may rightly speak of as among the noblest of Ezekiel's utterances, that which makes him take his place side by side with the greatest of the prophets as a preacher of repentance and forgiveness. In the next chapter he returns to his parables of history after the fashion of those of Ezekiel 17:1-24 . read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:1-32

Each person is responsible (18:1-32)Many of the exiles complained that it was unjust that they should suffer because of the sins of the previous generation. True, the present captivity had resulted from the continuing decay of the nation over several generations, but the exiles could not deny that they too had sinned. There could be no excuses. They are individually responsible for their wrongdoings and they are punished accordingly (18:1-4).Examples of sins are then given. These include... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 18:32

I have no pleasure. This is the answer to the question in Ezekiel 18:23 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 18:32

32. (Lamentations 3:33; 2 Peter 3:9). God is "slow to anger"; punishment is "His strange work" (2 Peter 3:9- :). read more

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