19 I dispersed them among the nations, and they were scattered through the countries; I judged them according to their conduct and their actions.
19 And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through the countries: according to their way and according to their doings I judged them.
19 I scattered them among the nations, and they were dispersed through the countries. In accordance with their ways and their deeds I judged them.
19 I kicked them out, exiled them to other countries. I sentenced them according to how they had lived.
19 So I scattered them among the nations, and they were dispersed throughout the countries; I judged them according to their ways and their deeds.
19 I scattered them to many lands to punish them for the evil way they had lived.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 36:19
Commentary on Ezekiel 36:16-24
(Read Ezekiel 36:16-24)
The restoration of that people, being typical of our redemption by Christ, shows that the end aimed at in our salvation is the glory of God. The sin of a people defiles their land; renders it abominable to God, and uncomfortable to themselves. God's holy name is his great name; his holiness is his greatness, nor does any thing else make a man truly great.