Ezekiel:16

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* Verse 1-58 - In this chapter God 's dealings with the Jewish nation , and their conduct towards him , are described , and their punishment through the surrounding nations , even those they most trusted in . This is done under the parable of an exposed infant rescued from death , educated , espoused , and richly provided for , but afterwards guilty of the most abandoned conduct , and punished for it ; yet at last received into favour , and ashamed of her base conduct . We are not to judge of these expressions by modern ideas , but by those of the times and places in which they were used , where many of them would not sound as they do to us . The design was to raise hatred to idolatry , and such a parable was well suited for that purpose . * Verse 59-63 - After a full warning of judgments , mercy is remembered , mercy is reserved . These closing verses are a precious promise , in part fulfilled at the return of the penitent and reformed Jews out of Babylon , but to have fuller accomplishment in gospel times . The Divine mercy should be powerful to melt our hearts into godly sorrow for sin . Nor will God ever leave the sinner to perish , who is humbled for his sins , and comes to trust in His mercy and grace through Jesus Christ ; but will keep him by his power , through faith unto salvation . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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