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Ezekiel 22:5

King James Version (KJV)

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[Those that be] near, and [those that be] far from thee, shall mock thee, [which art] infamous [and] much vexed.

Ezekiel 22:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezekiel 22:5

Theological / Devotional

Those that be near. The Hebrew word translated by this phrase is feminine, as is the word translated “those that be far.” It doubtless refers to the near and distant cities. The word for “city” is feminine in the Hebrew.

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