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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 34:17-31

The prophet has no more to say to the shepherds, but he has now a message to deliver to the flock. God had ordered him to speak tenderly to them, and to assure them of the mercy he had in store for them. But here he is ordered to make a difference between some and others of them, to separate between the precious and the vile and then to give them a promise of the Messiah, by whom this distinction should be effectually made, partly at his first coming (for for judgment he came into this world,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 34:29

And I will raise up for them a plant of renown ,.... Or, "for a name"; or, "of a name" F20 מטע לשם "plantato in nemen", Pagninus, Montanus, Cocceius, Starckius; "plantam celebri nomine", Tigurine version; "plantam in nomen", Vatablus. ; a famous one: this is to be understood, not of the Jewish nation itself, as the Targum, "and I will raise up for them a plantation for standing;' or which shall continue; but of the Messiah, and not of his incarnation, when he sprung up as a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 34:29

I will raise up - a plant of renown - לשם מטע matta leshem , "a plantation to the name;" to the name of Christ. A Christian Church composed of men who are Christians, who have the spirit of Christ in them, and do not bear his name in vain. I believe the words might be applied to the Christian Church; but that Christ may be called a plant or plantation here, - as he is elsewhere called a branch and a rod, Isaiah 4:2 ; Isaiah 11:1 ; so Jeremiah 23:5 ; Jeremiah 35:15 , - is most... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 34:29

A plant of renown . The words at first suggest the thought that Ezekiel was reproducing the ideal picture of the "branch," the "root," the "stem," the "plant." of Isaiah 11:1 ; Jeremiah 23:5 ; Zechariah 6:12 . Here, however, the word is collective, and is translated "plantation" in Ezekiel 17:7 , "planting" in Micah 1:6 ; Isaiah 60:21 ; Isaiah 61:3 . It can hardly be taken as speaking of more than the general fertility of the land. The rendering of the LXX ; "a plant of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 34:29

A plantation of renown. Restored Israel is to be a plantation of renown. The Israel of God, the Church of Christ, may be considered as of the same character. I. THE CHURCH IS A DIVINE PLANTATION . 1. It is planted by God. A plantation is not a wild, primeval forest. It is a wood the trees of which have been carefully selected and set in the soil by the hands of men. God plants his people. 2. It is a community . A plantation is not a single tree, nor is it the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 34:20-31

Yahweh having promised to be a Ruler of His people, the administration of the divine kingdom is now described, as carried on by One King, the representative of David, whose dominion should fulfill all the promises originally made to the man after God’s own heart. Ezekiel does not so much add to, as explain and develope, the original promise; and as the complete fulfillment of the spiritual blessings, which the prophets were guided to proclaim, was manifestly never realized in any temporal... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 34:29-30

Ezekiel 34:29-30. And I will raise up for them a plant of renown The Messiah, the branch from the root of David, so frequently foretold by the prophet. And they shall be no more consumed with hunger But shall be blessed with plenty of all things. Spiritual blessings, the blessings peculiar to the Messiah’s kingdom, are chiefly intended. These his subjects shall possess in abundance, and shall be satisfied therewith, whatever their lot may be as to the things of this life. Neither shall... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 34:1-31

Rulers past and future (34:1-31)The leaders of Israel, whether of the northern kingdom or the southern, were supposed to be shepherds, but instead of caring for the people they exploited them. Their sole concern was for themselves (34:1-4). Because of their neglect of the flock, the sheep were attacked and scattered. Because of the corruption of its leaders, Israel was destroyed by hostile nations and its people taken captive into foreign countries (5-6).God will therefore punish the shepherds,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 34:29

plant. Referring to Messiah, as in verses: Ezekiel 34:23 , Ezekiel 34:24 . of renown: for fame. consumed = pinched [with hunger]. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 34:29

Ezekiel 34:29. A plant of renown— That is to say, A celebrated posterity; meaning more particularly the Messiah, that branch from the root of David, so frequently foretold by the prophets. read more

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