Ezekiel:5

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* Verse 1-4 - The prophet must shave off the hair of his head and beard , which signifies God 's utter rejecting and abandoning that people . One part must be burned in the midst of the city , denoting the multitudes that should perish by famine and pestilence . Another part was to be cut in pieces , representing the many who were slain by the sword . Another part was to be scattered in the wind , denoting the carrying away of some into the land of the conqueror , and the flight of others into the neighbouring countries for shelter . A small quantity of the third portion was to be bound in his shirts , as that of which he is very careful . But few were reserved . To whatever refuge sinners flee , the fire and sword of God 's wrath will consume them . * Verse 5-17 - The sentence passed upon Jerusalem is very dreadful , the manner of expression makes it still more so . Who is able to stand in God 's sight when he is angry ? Those who live and die impenitent , will perish for ever unpitied ; there is a day coming when the Lord will not spare . Let not persons or churches , who change the Lord 's statutes , expect to escape the doom of Jerusalem . Let us endeavour to adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things . Sooner or later God 's word will prove itself true . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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