Ezekiel 9 Commentary

God summons His agents of judgment to address the grievous sins of His people.

God sends both justice and mercy through His appointed messengers.

God’s glory withdrew from the temple, showing that divine presence departs from persistent disobedience.

The LORD extends mercy to those who sincerely turn from wickedness and mourn over the sins of their generation.

God’s non-negotiable stance against wickedness highlights His unwavering holiness and the seriousness with which He responds to persistent rebellion.

God cleanses His people of corruption by beginning judgment in His own house, yet shields those marked by heartfelt repentance.

Judgment on Jerusalem can come swiftly and severely when the people persist in their rebellion.

Ezekiel 9:8 teaches that God’s righteous judgment is sure, yet His heart remains inclined toward mercy and the preservation of a faithful remnant.

God’s judgment cannot be ignored and His presence cannot be denied.

God will not indefinitely overlook persistent rebellion, and when judgment comes, it matches the seriousness of the wrongdoing.

God thoroughly carried out His decree, ensuring that the faithful in Jerusalem were identified and protected.