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John Gill
INTRODUCTION TO Ezekiel 36 This chapter is a prophecy concerning the desolations of the land of Israel, and the causes of them; of the return of the people to it, and the fruitfulness of it; and of spiritual blessings bestowed upon them in the latter day. And first, for the comfort of the people of Israel, it is observed that their enemies that insulted them will suffer the vengeance of God's...
John Gill
As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts,.... Like flocks of sheep, which were consecrated and set apart for holy uses, for sacrifices; even like the flocks of sheep, which were brought to Jerusalem to be offered in sacrifice at the three solemn festivals in the year; especially at the passover, when the Jews came from all parts of the country to slay and eat their...
Matthew Henry
We have done with Mount Seir, and left it desolate, and likely to continue so, and must now turn ourselves, with the prophet, to the mountains of Israel, which we find desolate too, but hope before we have done with the chapter to leave in better plight. Here are two distinct prophecies in this chapter:—I. Here is one that seems chiefly to relate to the temporal estate of the Jews, wherein their...
Charles H. Spurgeon
As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the LORD. And that is the great end of it all — to make men know that the I AM is — that the true and real God is still potent among the sons of men and doeth his will both here and among the armies of heaven. Unto his name be glory for ever and...
Charles H. Spurgeon
I will increase them with men like a flock. As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; Like the multitudes of lambs that were brought up to Jerusalem at the time of the passover, such should be the number of the chosen people once again.
Charles H. Spurgeon
So shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the LORD. The result of all this wondrous mercy was to be, that they were to be ashamed of their former sins, and loathe their past iniquities, and so know the Lord as to turn from their evil ways, and live unto him.
Charles H. Spurgeon
As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; When a great number of lambs would be brought up to Jerusalem for them to keep the Passover with, a great and countless company. Oh! that such additions may be given to the Church! Eze_36:38. So shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I am the LORD. This exposition consisted of readings from...