Ezekiel 36:38

“As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts, &c.] Like flocks of sheep, which were consecrated and set apart for holy uses, for sacrifices; even like the flocks of sheep, which were brought to Jerusalem to be offered in sacrifice at the three solemn festivals in the year; especially at the passover, when the Jews came from all parts of the country to slay and eat their passover; and every family had a lamb, which in all must be a great number: we read of thirty thousand lambs and three thousand bullocks given at one time for this service by King Josiah, besides what was given by the princes, (<143507>2 Chronicles 35:7-9). The Targum is, “as the holy people, as a people…”

“As the holy flock--the great flock of choice animals for sacrifice, brought up to Jerusalem at the three great yearly festivals, the passover, pentecost, and feast of the tabernacles. Three stages in Israel's revival present themselves to the prophet's eye. (1) The new awakening of the people, the resurrection of the dead (Eze 37:1-14). (2) The reunion of the formerly hostile members of the community, whose contentions had affected the whole (Eze 37:15-28). (3) The community thus restored is strong enough to withstand the assault of Gog, &c. (Eze. 38:1-39:29) [EWALD]. Next: Ezekiel Chapter 37”

“As the holy flock - A reference to the flocks and herds brought up to Jerusalem to be consecrated and offered unto the Lord 2 Chronicles 35:7. Thus, the idea is brought out: (1) of the multiplication of the people, (2) of their dedication to the service of God. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Ezekiel 36". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/ezekiel-36.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“As the holy flock - Flocks designed to holy uses. In her solemn feasts - These flocks were for quality, the best of all; and for numbers, very great, on the solemn feasts. Thus shall men multiply, and fill the cities of replanted Judea. And the increase of the numbers of men is then honourable, when they are all dedicated to God as a holy flock, to be presented to him for living sacrifices. Crowds are a lovely sight in God's temple. Next: Ezekiel Chapter 37”

“holy flock: Heb. flock of holy things as the flock: Exo 23:17, Exo 34:23; Deu 16:16; Ch2 7:8, Ch2 30:21-27, Ch2 35:7-19; Zac 8:19-23; Act 2:5-11 the waste: Eze 36:33-35, Eze 34:31; Jer 30:19, Jer 31:27, Jer 31:28; Joh 10:16; Rev 7:4-9 Next: Ezekiel Chapter 37”