Ezekiel 21:11
“And he hath given it to be furbished, that it may be handled : this sword is sharpened, and it is furbished, to give it into the hand of the slayer.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Because it is a trial,.... As all afflictions and calamities are, especially to the people of God they try their faith…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 21:8-17
The second word of judgment: the glittering and destroying sword. The passage may be called the “Lay of the Sword;” it…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
This sword is sharpened - It is prepared for the slaughter, it is furbished; from the French, foubir, to polish,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 21:8-17
Here is another prophecy of the sword, which is delivered in a very affecting manner; the expressions here used are…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Ezekiel 21:8-17
The destroying sword of the Lord. The violent agitation of the prophet at the thought of the coming destruction finds…
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