Ezekiel 5:9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 5:5-17

We have here the explanation of the foregoing similitude: This is Jerusalem. Thus it is usual in scripture language to give the name of the thing signified to the sign; as when Christ said, This is my body. The prophet's head, which was to be shaved, signified Jerusalem, which by the judgments of God was now to be stripped of all its ornaments, to be emptied of all its inhabitants, and to be set naked and bare, to be shaved with a razor that is hired, Isa. 7:20. The head of one that was a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 5:9

And I will do in thee that which I have not done ,.... In any other nation, or to any other people; not in the old world, when the flood was brought upon the world of the ungodly; not in Sodom and Gomorrah, when they were destroyed by fire from heaven; not in Egypt, when he inflicted his plagues on Pharaoh and his people; nor among the Canaanites, when they were drove out of their land for their abominations: and whereunto I will not do any more the like ; at least not of a long time;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:9

I will do in thee that which I have not done - The destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar was one of the greatest calamities that ever fell on any nation or place before; and that by the Romans under Titus exceeded all that has taken place since. These two sackages of that city have no parallel in the history of mankind. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:9

Verse 9 Now God subjoins, that their punishment should be so severe that no similar example could be found in the world — I will do what I have not done, nor intended to do, that is, I will avenge your contempt of my law in a striking and unexpected manner; for God sometimes so chastises men as not to exceed the ordinary method. But because punishments seem vile and contemptible when they are so common, God is compelled to surpass the ordinary measure, and to punish the wicked signally and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:5-10

Abused privilege produces condign punishment. This doctrine is repeated and emphasized in myriad forms. It is written, not in sand, but on rock, and written with a pen of steel. If the men of England do not read this lesson, the reason is evident—they are wantonly blind. I. WE HAVE HERE AN INSTANCE OF EMINENT PRIVILEGE . Jerusalem was placed in a most central position. What the heart is to the body, what the sun is to the solar system, Palestine was among ancient... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:5-17

Pre-eminent privilege, perversity, and punishment. "Thus saith the Lord God; This is Jerusalem," etc. In these and some succeeding verses we have the interpretation of the symbolism of the previous part of the chapter; or "an authoritative commentary on the preceding allegory." The text presents to our notice— I. A POSITION OF PRE - EMINENT PRIVILEGE . "Thus saith the Lord God; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:9

I will do in thee, etc. The like words were spoken by our Lord of the destruction of the city that was then future ( Matthew 24:21 ); but the war, Is of Ezekiel manifestly refer to that which was within the horizon of his vision, and find their parallel in Daniel 9:12 ; Lamentations 1:12 ; Lamentations 2:13 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:9

A unique event. No doubt the intention of this prophecy is to express the horror of a judgment that is so exceptionally dreadful that history may be searched in vain for a precedent, and futurity will never behold its equal. But the very possibility of such an event suggests truths of wider significance. There are principles involved. in this prediction which the modern reverence for the uniformity of law has led us to pass by too hastily. I. THERE ARE UNIQUE FACTS AND ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 5:9

Compare Matthew 24:21. The calamities of the Babylonian were surpassed by the Roman siege, and these again were but a foreshadowing of still more terrible destruction at the last day. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 5:7-9

Ezekiel 5:7-9. Therefore, because ye multiplied more than the nations Their multiplying, in the common sense of the word, was a blessing promised to them, and could not be alleged against them as a crime; therefore a word ought to be supplied here, as is done in many versions, namely, because ye multiplied your crimes, or wickedness, more than the nations, &c., neither have done according to the judgments [or manners] of the nations that are round about you Namely, by persevering... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 5:5-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 5:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 5:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:5-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:5-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 5:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezekiel 5:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 5:7-9

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