Ezekiel 34:16

"I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will cause them to lie down,” says the Lord GOD."

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 34:16, "I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will cause them to lie down," the Lord GOD declares His role as the ultimate shepherd who ensures the well-being and rest of His people. This imagery contrasts with the false shepherds of Israel, emphasizing God's personal care and provision for those He has chosen.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

With judgment -It is characteristic of Yahweh as a shepherd that He judges between sheep and sheep, rejecting the proud and accepting the penitent and broken-hearted.

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