Ezekiel 36:38

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36 Then the nations which are left all around you shall know that I, the Lord, have rebuilt the ruined places and planted what was desolate. ^aI, the Lord, have spoken it, and I will do it.”

37 ‘Thus says the Lord God: ^a“I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them: I will ^bincrease their men like a flock.

38 Like a flock offered as holy sacrifices, like the flock at Jerusalem on its² feast days, so shall the ruined cities be filled with flocks of men. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.” ’ ”

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Barnes' Notes

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Ezekiel 36:38

As the holy flock - A reference to the flocks and herds brought up to Jerusalem to be consecrated and offered unto the Lord II Chronicles 35:7. Thus, the idea is brought out:

(1) of the multiplication of the people,

(2) of their dedication to the service of God.

Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Ezekiel 36:38:

Micah 2:12
Zechariah 9:16

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