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Ezekiel 7:27

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The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with despair, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct, and I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’”

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 27

In this chapter the approaching ruin of the land of Israel is most particularly foretold in affecting expressions often repeated, that if possible they might be awakened by repentance to prevent it. The prophet must tell them, I. That it will be a final ruin, a complete utter destruction, which would make an end of them, a miserable end (Eze 7:1-6). II. That it is an approaching ruin, just at the door (Eze 7:7-10). III. That it is an unavoidable ruin, because they had by sin brought it upon themselves (Eze 7:10-15). IV. That their strength and wealth should be no fence against it (Eze 7:16-19). V. That the temple, which they trusted in, should itself be ruined (Eze 7:20-22). VI. That it should be a universal ruin, the sin that brought it having been universal (Eze 7:23-27).

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Strong's Concordancev. 27

מֶלֶךְ (melek, H4428) — a king אָבַל (ʼâbal, H56) — to bewail נָשִׂיא (nâsîyʼ, H5387) — properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist לָבַשׁ (lâbash, H3847) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on agarment or clothe (oneself, or… שְׁמָמָה (shᵉmâmâh, H8077) — devastation; figuratively, astonishment יָד (yâd, H3027) — a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.), עַם (ʻam, H5971) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence… אֶרֶץ (ʼerets, H776) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land) בָּהַל (bâhal, H926) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly)… עָשָׂה (ʻâsâh, H6213) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application דֶּרֶךְ (derek, H1870) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb מִשְׁפָּט (mishpâṭ, H4941) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a… שָׁפַט (shâphaṭ, H8199) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or… יָדַע (yâdaʻ, H3045) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses,…

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Ezekiel 18:30rank 3

Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.

I Kings 20:28rank 2

Then the man of God approached the king of Israel and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because the Arameans think the LORD is a god of the hills and not of the valleys, I will deliver all this great army into your hand. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”

Ezekiel 21:25rank 2

And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’

Isaiah 3:11rank 2

Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

Matthew 7:2rank 2

For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

James 2:13rank 2

For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Joel 3:17rank 2

Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, My holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, never again to be overrun by foreigners.

Psalms 9:16rank 2

The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah

Ezekiel 26:16rank 2

All the princes of the sea will descend from their thrones, remove their robes, and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed with terror, they will sit on the ground, trembling every moment, appalled over you.

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