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Ezekiel 46:16

Ezekiel 46:16
Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons'; it shall be their possession by inheritance.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants,.... Who are not his sons, but his hired servants, and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ezekiel 46:16-18

The prince was robe provided with possessions of his own, in order to prevent exactions from his subjects; further…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 46:16-18

We have here a law for the limiting of the power of the prince in the disposing of the crown-lands. 1. If he have a son…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Ezekiel 46:16-18

Case of the prince alienating any part of his landed property to his sons or servants

If given to his sons the gift…