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Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 36:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The defilement of the people described in order to its removal. Ezekiel 36:20 They profaned my holy name - Caused it to be dishonored by the pagan who said in scorn, “This is the people of God.” The pagan, seeing the miserable state of the exiles, fancied that Yahweh was no more than a national god, powerless to protect his subjects. return to 'Top of Page'
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