Ezekiel 25:3, Ezekiel 25:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-7

Here, I. The prophet is ordered to address himself to the Ammonites, in the name of the Lord Jehovah the God of Israel, who is also the God of the whole earth. But what can Chemosh, the god of the children of Ammon, say, in answer to it? He is bidden to set his face against the Ammonites, for he is God's representative as a prophet, and thus he must signify that God set his face against them, for the face of the Lord is against those that do evil, Ps. 34:16. He must speak with boldness and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 25:3

And say unto the Ammonites ,.... Either to their ambassadors at Babylon, or merchants there; or by letters to them, the prophet being in Chaldea, at a distance from them: hear the word of the Lord God ; not Chemosh their idol, nor their lying oracles, but the word of the true and living God; which is always accomplished, and is never frustrated: thus saith the Lord God, because thou saidst, aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned ; that is, expressed joy, as the Targum... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-7

Malignity. The prophet, having been enjoined to silence for a season with regard to Israel, turns to the several heathen nations by which his countrymen were encompassed. His mission to them must have been one very painful to discharge; for he was called upon to rebuke their sins and to denounce against them the anger of an omniscient and righteous Ruler. Between Ammon and Israel there was ancient feud. But the day of Ammon's judgment was now at hand. I. THE NATURE OF MALIGNITY ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-7

The sin and judgment of the Ammonites. "The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, Son of man, set thy face against the Ammonites," etc. For a time the mouth of Ezekiel was closed in relation to his own countrymen; he was to be to them as a dumb man, or at least dumb as a prophet ( Ezekiel 24:27 ). But having already proclaimed the judgment of God upon Israel and Judah by various figures and with much reiteration, he proceeds to declare that judgment against the neighboring heathen... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-17

A prophet's work was hardly complete without such a survey of the Divine order of the world so far as it came within the horizon of his thoughts; and Ezekiel had before him the example of like groups of prophecies addressed to the heathen nations with which Israel was brought into contact, in Isaiah 13-23. and Jeremiah 46-51. It was natural that the two contemporary prophets should be led to address their messages to the same nations, and so we find Ezekiel's seven named together with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-17

The tribunal of nations. The Hebrews in captivity might, with probability, suppose that, since God had employed other armies to chastise Israel, such nations were without sin, or else their sins had been condoned by God. Nothing of the sort. God is no Respecter of nations. Righteousness everywhere is acceptable to him. Unrighteousness anywhere is offensive. And touching the degrees of iniquity, he claims to be Supreme Judge and the wise Punisher. Because he employs men in his service, he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:2-7

The scoffing nation. The first nation selected for denunciation is the Ammonite, situated on the east of the Jordan and to the north of Moab, with its further border towards the Syrian desert. Its scoffing at the sacred things of the Jews, and its cruel mockery of their calamities, are to be followed by a dreadful destruction. Scoffing and mockery are dangerous practices for those who indulge in them. I. THE CRUEL SCOFFING . 1. An insult to religion . "Thou saidst, Aha!... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 25:1-7

It was a distinct part of scriptural prophecy to address pagan nations. In Isaiah Isa. 13–19, Jeremiah Jer. 46–51, and here Ezek. 25–32, one section is specially devoted to a collection of such prophecies. Every such prediction had the general purpose of exhibiting the conflict ever waging between the servants of God and the powers of the world, the struggle in which the Church of Christ has still to wrestle against her foes Ephesians 6:12, but in which she will surely prevail.It was a distinct... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 25:3

Ezekiel 25:3. Say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord God Not the word of your god Chemosh, for, indeed, he is dumb, and utters no word; but the word of Jehovah, the God of Israel, who is also the God of the whole earth; because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary Because, when thou shouldst have pitied, thou didst proudly insult over my people, and show thyself glad at the calamities that had befallen them; rejoicing that the temple was profaned and burned by the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-17

25:1-32:32 JUDGMENTS AGAINST FOREIGN NATIONSOnce the exiles had been awakened, Ezekiel’s next task was to instruct them further about God’s future purposes for them. But before doing so, he shows how God will deal with Israel’s former oppressors. God is the controller not only of Israel’s destiny but also of the destinies of other nations. He will not allow sin to go unpunished, and he will especially deal with the four neighbouring nations who supported Babylon at the fall of Jerusalem. (For... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 25:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 25:2-7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 25:1-7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 25:3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 25:1-17

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