Ezekiel 36:31 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 36:25-38

The people of God might be discouraged in their hopes of a restoration by the sense not only of their unworthiness of such a favour (which was answered, in the Ezek. 36:1-24, with this, that God, in doing it, would have an eye to his own glory, not to their worthiness), but of their unfitness for such a favour, being still corrupt and sinful; and that is answered in these verses, with a promise that God would by his grace prepare and qualify them for the mercy and then bestow it on them. And... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

Then shall ye remember your own evil ways ,.... That were of their own choosing; in which they walked, and delighted to walk: and very evil ones they were; opposite to the ways of God; such as open violation of the law of God; neglect of his worship; idolatry, and many other sins, before the captivity; adhering to the traditions of their elders; and setting up their own righteousness as a justifying one afterwards; also their disbelief and rejection of the Messiah; their blasphemy against... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 36:31

Then shall ye remember your own evil ways - Ye shall never forget that ye were once slaves of sin, and sold under sin; children of the wicked one; heirs to all God's curses, with no hope beyond hell. Such cleansed people never forget the horrible pit and the miry clay out of which they have been brought. And can they then be proud? No; they loathe themselves in their own sight. They never forgive themselves for having sinned against so good a God, and so loving a Savior. And can they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-38

The present chapter is entirely devoted to the consolation of Israel, though its parts are derived from two separate "words" of Jehovah. Ezekiel 36:1-15 belong to the "word" which opened with the first verse of the preceding chapter; Ezekiel 36:16 begins another "word," which only closes at Ezekiel 37:14 . The subject of the first part is the comfort offered to Israel in the destruction threatened against the heathen, and in the blessings promised to her land and people. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:16-32

A vision of the true golden age. Up to this point God had been revealing more clearly his active righteousness to Israel; and this with a view to arouse their drugged and drowsy consciences. The equity and justice of his scepter had been vividly portrayed. The keen edge of his judicial sword had been felt. Some movements of better feeling in the exiles were apparent. And now God hastens to foster penitential sentiments with a promise of generous kindness. Further revelations of his great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:28-31

describe the results which should follow in Israel's experience when God should have thus gathered, cleansed, and renewed them. They should then have 9); read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

Ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight (comp. Ezekiel 16:61 ; Ezekiel 42:10 ). The last result of this enlarged experience of the Divine goodness would be to quicken in the heart of forgiven and renewed Israel a sense of shame and a feeling of repentance (comp. Romans 2:4 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

Sad memories. The restored people are to be cleansed, renewed, and inspired. Yet they will still carry with them sad memories of their former sins. I. THE PARDONED PENITENT CANNOT FORGET HIS PAST . The hardened sinner may do so; or at least he may carry the memory of his ill deeds with so light a heart that it will be no burden to him. While he thus bears the whole weight of his sin, its guilt, and its hurtful influence, he is scarcely conscious of it; but directly he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

Self-knowledge and self-loathing. It is instructive to observe that this assertion that Israel shall remember and loathe past sin is placed immediately after the promise of renewal, purification, fruitfulness, and blessing. However this may' seem out of place, a little reflection will convince us that the juxtaposition is both intentional and just. Men do not truly know the heinousness of their sin until they have been turned from it. It is the holy character to which moral evil is most... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 36:31-32

Ezekiel 36:31-32. Then shall ye remember your own evil ways Reflect seriously upon your former sins. And shall loathe yourselves in your own sight With holy shame and confusion of face, seeing how loathsome you have made yourselves in the sight of God; for your iniquities and for your abominations Being convinced that they were without all excuse. Here we see what is the most powerful inducement to an evangelical repentance, namely, a just sense of the mercy and grace of God toward us.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 36:25-38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 36:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:16-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:28-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 36:31-32

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