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Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 1:28

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The rainbow is not simply a token of glory and splendor. The “cloud” and the “day of rain” point to its original message of forgiveness and mercy, and this is especially suited to Ezekiel’s commission, which was first to denounce judgment, and then promise restoration. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Ezekiel 1". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/ezekiel-1.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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