37 I will take note of you as you pass under my rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.
37 I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant.
37 I'll scrutinize and search every person as you arrive, and I'll bring you under the bond of the covenant.
37 "I will make you pass under the rod, and I will bring you into the bond of the covenant;
37 I will examine you carefully and hold you to the terms of the covenant.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:37
Commentary on Ezekiel 20:33-44
(Read Ezekiel 20:33-44)
The wicked Israelites, notwithstanding they follow the sinful ways of other nations, shall not mingle with them in their prosperity, but shall be separated from them for destruction. There is no shaking off God's dominion; and those who will not yield to the power of his grace, shall sink under the power of his wrath. But not one of God's jewels shall be lost in the lumber of this world. He will bring the jews to the land of Israel again; and will give them true repentance. They will be overcome with his kindness: the more we know of God's holiness, the more we see the hateful nature of sin. Those who remain unaffected amidst means of grace, and would live without Christ, like the world around them, may be sure it is the way to destruction.