Verse 1

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

Verse 2

Son of man. See note on Ezekiel 2:1.

mount Seir i.e. Edom. Compare Ezekiel 6:2; Ezekiel 25:12-14. Ch. 35 is introductory. Compare Ezekiel 36:5, preparing the way for the reoccupation by Israel.

Verse 3

the Lord GOD. Hebrew. Adonai Jehovah. See note on Ezekiel 2:4.

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6.

Verse 4

thou shalt know. See note on Ezekiel 6:7.

Verse 5

a perpetual hatred = a hatred of old.

children = sons.

by the forms = by the hands of: "hands" being put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Effect), App-6, for the slaughter wrought by thorn.

that their iniquity had an end: or, in the time of the final punishment for their iniquity.

iniquity. Hebrew `avah. App-44.

Verse 6

as I live. Figure of speech Deieis. App-6.

saith the Lord GOD = [is) Adonai Jehovah"s oracle.

sith = since.

Verse 8

I will fill. Compare Isaiah 34:1-15.

Verse 9

return = be rebuilt, or inhabited.

ye shall know, Re. See note on Ezekiel 6:7.

Verse 10

thou host said. Compare Psalms 83:4, Psalms 83:12.

two : i.e. Israel and Judah.

it. Can this refer to the blessing which Esau sought?

whereas: or, though.

was there. Compare Ezekiel 36:2, Ezekiel 36:5, and Ezekiel 48:35,

Verse 11

do = deal.

Verse 15

the house of Israel. See note on Ea. Ezekiel 16:31.

Idumea = Edom,

they shall know. See note on Ezekiel 6:10.