Ezekiel 20:45
The Prophecy against the South
45 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
Other Translations of Ezekiel 20:45
New International Version
The Prophecy against the South
45 The word of the Lord came to me:
English Standard Version
The Prophecy against the South
45
The Message
The Prophecy against the South
45 God's Message came to me:
New King James Version
The Prophecy against the South
45 Furthermore the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
New Living Translation
The Prophecy against the South
45 Then this message came to me from the Lord :
The King James Version is in the public domain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45
Commentary on Ezekiel 20:45-49
(Read Ezekiel 20:45-49)
Judah and Jerusalem had been full of people, as a forest of trees, but empty of fruit. God's word prophesies against those who bring not forth the fruits of righteousness. When He will ruin a nation, who or what can save it? The plainest truths were as parables to the people. It is common for those who will not be wrought upon by the word, to blame it.