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Ezekiel 5:11

King James Version (KJV)

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Ezekiel 5:11

Verse 11 of 17

Scripture focus

Wherefore, [as] I live, saith the Lord GOD; Surely, because thou hast defiled my sanctuary with all thy detestable things, and with all thine abominations, therefore will I also diminish [thee]; neither shall mine eye spare, neither will I have any pity.

Ezekiel 5:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ezekiel 5:11

Theological / Devotional

As I live. A solemn oath occurring 14 times in Ezekiel.

Defiled my sanctuary. The defiling is more fully described in ch. 8.

Diminish. A number of Hebrew manuscripts and several ancient versions read “cut off,” “break to pieces.”

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