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Ezekiel 13:5

Ezekiel 13:5
Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Have ye not seen a vain vision,.... A vision only in pretence, and not in reality; the effect of their own fancy, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For - Or, before. In a time of siege when there are gaps or breaches in the walls, it is the part of the leaders to go…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Ye have not gone up into the gaps - Far from opposing sinners, who are bringing down the wrath of God upon the place,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 13:1-9

The false prophets, who are here prophesied against, were some of them at Jerusalem (Jer 23:14): I have seen in the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

gone up into the gaps Or, breaches. Ezekiel turning to the prophets themselves uses "ye" a frequent change of person in…