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Ezekiel 20:23

Ezekiel 20:23
I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

I lifted up mine hand also to them in the wilderness,.... Swore unto them, as in Eze 20:5;

that I would scatter them…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 20:10-26

The probation in the wilderness. The promise was forfeited by those to whom it was first conditionally made, but was…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 20:10-26

The history of the struggle between the sins of Israel, by which they endeavoured to ruin themselves, and the mercies of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Ezekiel 20:23-26

Yet though he wrought for his name's sake not to destroy them their sins could not be altogether passed by. In two ways…