Ezekiel 36:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

The prophet had been ordered to set his face towards the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them, Ezek. 6:2. Then God was coming forth to contend with his people; but now that God is returning in mercy to them he must speak good words and comfortable words to these mountains, Ezek. 36:1, 4. You mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord; and what he says to them he says to the hills, to the rivers, to the valleys, to the desolate wastes in the country, and to the cities that are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:7

Therefore thus saith the Lord God ,.... This being the case, the people of God being in distress, and under shame and disgrace, and the enemy insulting them, and triumphing over them: I have lifted up mine hand ; solemnly swore; lifting up of the hand being a rite used by men when they swore, Genesis 14:22 , surely the Heathen that are about you, they shall bear their shame ; the punishment of their shame; that which is justly due to them for reproaching and putting to shame the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

The material creation sharing in the fortunes of men. Man has a many-sided nature. He is linked with the past history of angels and with the past history of the entire universe. His interests and fortunes are interwoven with the material creation and with the dynamic forces of nature. He has an interest in heaven and in hell. The intelligences of the universe are interested in him, and he is interested in them. I. THE LAND OF CANAAN IS HONORED BY A DIVINE COMMUNICATION... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

Encouragement in exile. Israel was in a very deplorable condition. It was away from its native land, in the power and in the service of the enemy; its own "inheritance" was peopled by a poor and weak remnant; it was the prey and the butt of the merciless mocker; its fortunes were low, its heart was sad indeed; it could not sing the Lord's song in such a strange land as that in which it was exiled. But after words of condemnation comes the language of hope. The prophet of God is... 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 36:6-7

Because ye have borne the shame of the heathen ( i.e. the shame cast upon you by the heathen, see Ezekiel 34:29 )… surely the heathen that are about you, they shall bear their shame. Not the shame which should be cast upon them by Israel, which would be retaliation, but their own shame—the shame due to them in virtue of the Divine law of retribution ( Ezekiel 16:52 ), their own curses come home to roost, Ezekiel seeming to distinguish between retaliation and retribution. "The law [of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 36:7

I have lifted up mine hand - i. e., I have sworn. Compare marginal reference.Their shame - They shall find their taunts come home to themselves. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 36:2-7

Ezekiel 36:2-7. Because the enemy hath said, &c. This prophecy appears to be a continuation of the preceding. “The Idumeans have made their boasts (see Ezekiel 36:5, and Eze 35:10 ) that they should become masters of the mountainous parts of Judea, where the ancient fortresses were placed which commanded all the rest of the country.” Lowth. And ye are taken up in the lips of talkers, &c. Your calamities have made you become a proverb, a by-word, and a reproach among the heathen... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

Restoration assured (36:1-15)With the removal of the people of Israel from their ancient homeland (both northern and southern kingdoms) certain neighbouring nations took the opportunity to seize Israel’s former territory for themselves (36:1-2). God comforts his people with the reminder that the land rightly belongs to him, and he will not tolerate the contempt of these enemies (3-5). He will now deal justly with those who despised his people (6-7).Having dealt with his enemies, God will bring... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 36:7

lifted up Mine hand = sworn. Hebrew idiom. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 6:8 . Numbers 14:30 . Deuteronomy 32:40 ). Compare Daniel 12:7 . Elsewhere only in Pentateuch. See Genesis 14:22 , and Ezekiel 20:5 , heathen = nations. that are = which are yours; referring to "ours" in Ezekiel 36:2 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 36:6-7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 36:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 36:2-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:1-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 36:7

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