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Ezekiel 34:26

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I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 26

The iniquities and calamities of God's Israel had been largely and pathetically lamented before, in this book. Now in this chapter the shepherds of Israel, their rulers both in church and state, are called to an account, as having been very much accessory to the sin and ruin of Israel, by their neglecting to do the duty of their place. Here is, I. A high charge exhibited against them for their negligence, their unskillfulness, and unfaithfulness in the management of public affairs (Eze 34:1-6 and Eze 34:8). II. Their discharge from their trust, for their insufficiency and treachery (Eze 34:7-10). III. A gracious promise that God would take care of his flock, though they did not, and that it should not always suffer as it had done by their mal-administrations (Eze 34:11-16). IV. Another charge exhibited against those of the flock that were fat and strong, for the injuries they did to those that were weak and feeble (Eze 34:17-22). V. Another promise that God would in the fulness of time send the Messiah, to be the great and good Shepherd of the sheep, who should redress all grievances and set every thing to rights with the flock (Eze 34:23-31).

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Strong's Concordancev. 26

נָתַן (nâthan, H5414) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) סָבִיב (çâbîyb, H5439) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without… גִּבְעָה (gibʻâh, H1389) — a hillock בְּרָכָה (Bᵉrâkâh, H1293) — benediction; by implication prosperity גֶּשֶׁם (geshem, H1653) — a shower יָרַד (yârad, H3381) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the… עֵת (ʻêth, H6256) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.

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Deuteronomy 28:12rank 15

The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none.

Isaiah 44:3rank 12

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.

Leviticus 26:4rank 10

I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit.

Psalms 68:9rank 8

You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance.

Genesis 12:2rank 7

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

Psalms 133:3rank 6

It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.

Malachi 3:10rank 6

Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Zechariah 8:13rank 6

As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.”

Isaiah 19:24rank 6

In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth.

Isaiah 56:7rank 4

I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

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