Ezekiel 5:5
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus saith the Lord God, this is Jerusalem,.... A type or sign of it; it may refer to both the former and latter type.…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I have set it in the midst of the nations - It was not unusual for nations to regard the sanctuary, which they most…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations - I have made this city the most eminent and the most…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 5:5-17
We have here the explanation of the foregoing similitude: This is Jerusalem. Thus it is usual in scripture language to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Ezekiel 5:5-17
Explanation of the four preceding symbols
Jerusalem, set in the midst of the nations and favoured of God above them…
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