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Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 13:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The identity of phrases and ideas of this chapter with Jeremiah 23:0 leads to the conclusion that Ezekiel took up a well-known prophecy to enforce and apply it to his companions in exile. They probably had read Jeremiah’s words as referring to others than themselves. return to 'Top of Page'
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