Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 34:16

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16. In contrast to the unfaithful shepherds ( Ezekiel 34:4 ). The several duties neglected by them I will faithfully discharge. fat . . . strong —that is, those rendered wanton by prosperity ( Deuteronomy 32:15 ; Jeremiah 5:28 ), who use their strength to oppress the weak. Compare Jeremiah 5:28- : , "the fat cattle" ( Jeremiah 5:28- : ). The image is from fat cattle that wax refractory. with judgment —that is, justice and equity, as contrasted with the "force" and "cruelty" with which the unfaithful shepherds ruled the flock ( Ezekiel 34:4 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-17" class="com-number"

Pericope (part_of)

• part_of pericope/per-ezk-34-003

절 (explains)

bible-text/ezk-34-16

Source

• source-manifest/jfb — Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)
• evidence_grade: T_theological