Ezekiel 25:9
“Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities which are on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities,.... Or, "the shoulder of Moab" (t); that part of their…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I will open the side ... - i. e., lay it open to the attack of the enemy from the cities, from his cities, from his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I will open the side - קתף ketheph, the shoulder, the strongest frontier place. Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 25:8-17
Three more of Israel's ill-natured neighbours are here arraigned, convicted, and condemned to destruction, for…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
open the side Lit. the shoulderof Moab, i.e. the border or territory of Moab conceived as looking towards other…
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