Ezekiel 24:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

desire... pitieth. Note the Figure of speech Paronomaeia (App-6), to call attention to the emphasis. Hebrew. mahmad... mahmal.

soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.

left. left behind.

Ezekiel 24:21

21 Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword.