Ezekiel 21:15
“I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that their heart may faint, and their ruins be multiplied: ah! it is made bright, it is wrapped up for the slaughter.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
I will also smite my hands together,.... As well as the prophet was bid to do, Eze 21:14, either expressing a concern…
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
Wrapped up - It is not a blunt sword, it is carefully sharpened and preserved for the slaughter.
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, 1882–1921
the point of the sword Or, the glitter, lit. whirl or swing. Others by changing a letter would read "slaughter," which…
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