22 Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.
22 I will save my flock, and they will no longer be plundered. I will judge between one sheep and another.
22 I will rescue
22 I'll come in and save my dear flock, no longer let them be pushed around. I'll step in and set things right between one sheep and another.
22 therefore I will save My flock, and they shall no longer be a prey; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.
22 So I will rescue my flock, and they will no longer be abused. I will judge between one animal of the flock and another.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:22
Commentary on Ezekiel 34:17-31
(Read Ezekiel 34:17-31)
The whole nation seemed to be the Lord's flock, yet they were very different characters; but he knew how to distinguish between them. By good pastures and deep waters, are meant the pure word of God and the dispensing of justice. The latter verses, 23-31, prophesy of Christ, and of the most glorious times of his church on earth. Under Him, as the good Shepherd, the church would be a blessing to all around. Christ, though excellent in himself, was as a tender plant out of a dry ground. Being the Tree of life, bearing all the fruits of salvation, he yields spiritual food to the souls of his people. Our constant desire and prayer should be, that there may be showers of blessings in every place where the truth of Christ is preached; and that all who profess the gospel may be filled with fruits of righteousness.