Ezekiel 21:26
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thou, son of man, prophesy, and say,.... Here begins a new prophecy, or rather an enlargement on part of the former;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 21:18-32
The third word of judgment. The king of Babylon’s march upon Judaea and upon the Ammonites. Destruction is to go forth…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Exalt him that is low - Give Gedaliah the government of Judea.
Abase him that is high - Depose Zedekiah - remove his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 21:18-27
The prophet, in the verses before, had shown them the sword coming; he here shows them that sword coming against them,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The term "diadem" is used of the mitre of the high-priest, Exo 28:4. There can be no reference to the high-priest here,…
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