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Ezekiel 7:9

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I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that it is I, the LORD, who strikes the blow.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 9

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. 9

עַיִן (ʻayin, H5869) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) חוּס (chûwç, H2347) — properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate חָמַל (châmal, H2550) — to commiserate; by implication, to spare נָתַן (nâthan, H5414) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) דֶּרֶךְ (derek, H1870) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb תּוֹעֵבַה (tôwʻêbah, H8441) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially… תָּוֶךְ (tâvek, H8432) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre יָדַע (yâdaʻ, H3045) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses,… יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God נָכָה (nâkâh, H5221) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

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Revelation of John 20:13rank 3

The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds.

Isaiah 9:13rank 2

But the people did not return to Him who struck them; they did not seek the LORD of Hosts.

Micah 6:9rank 2

The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.

Galatians 6:7rank 2

Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

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