Son of man. See note on Ezekiel 2:1.
the place of My throne. The Ellipsis must be thus supplied: "[This is] the place", &c. Not the
ark, as in Solomon's Temple. There is no ark here.
where. will dwell, &c. See Ezekiel 43:9; Ezekiel 37:26; Ezekiel 37:28. Eze 37:48, Eze 37:35.Psalms 68:18; Psalms 132:14.Joel 3:17.
I will dwell, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 29:45).
children. sons,
for ever. Showing that this prophecy yet waits for its fulfilment, holy. See note on Exodus 3:5.
no more defile. Compare Ezekiel 20:39; Ezekiel 23:38; Ezekiel 23:39; Ezekiel 39:7; Hosea 14:8; Zechariah 13:2; Zechariah 14:20; Zechariah 14:21.
whoredom. Always put for idolatry, by the Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Subject), App-6.
by the carcases, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 26:30).
in their high places: or, in their death.