Ezekiel 25

Introduction

BOOK 2. CHAPTERS 25-32.

Threatenings Concerning the Enemies of God’s People.

AGAINST AMMON, MOAB, EDOM, OHILISTIA.

Here begins a section of Ezekiel’s prophecy in which judgments are pronounced against the enemies of God’s people, intermixed with expressions of compassion and hope for Israel, which finally grow into a series of jubilant prophecies of the restoration and eternal peace of the holy remnant. It is significant that this change in the prophecy should immediately follow the death of the prophet’s wife. (See note introductory to chapter 24.) Seven heathen nations come within the scope of Ezekiel’s condemnation: Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia, Tyre, Zidon, and Egypt. Why was not Babylon included in this list? Probably because Ezekiel regarded Nebuchadnezzar as at this time God’s minister of judgment against the other world powers.

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

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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