Ezekiel 18:31

Verse 31

31. Make you a new heart See Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 24:7. “To make” in Hebrew is constantly used in the sense of “to procure for oneself,” “to acquire.” The prophet is only emphasizing the truth that notwithstanding their excuses they may even now obtain a new heart if they will only “turn and live;” he is not minimizing the divine agency, but enforcing the truth of human responsibility and free will. The prophet has turned exhorter, and with eager voice calls his people to repent and yield themselves to God’s infinite mercy.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 31

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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