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Ezekiel 11:19
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A Promise of Restoration
18When they return to it, they will remove all its detestable things and all its abominations.19And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh,20so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.
Sermons
Chuck Smith
Gareth EvansChuck Smith
Philip Hodson
Anton BoschSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And I will give them one heart - A whole system of renewed affections. And I will put a new spirit within you - To direct and influence these new affections. And I will take the stony heart out of their flesh - That which would not receive the impressions of my Spirit. And will give them a heart of flesh - One that is capable of receiving and retaining these impressions.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
I will give them--lest they should claim to themselves the praise given them in Eze 11:18, God declares it is to be the free gift of His Spirit. one heart--not singleness, that is, uprightness, but oneness of heart in all, unanimously seeking Him in contrast to their state at that time, when only single scattered individuals sought God (Jer 32:39; Zep 3:9) [HENGSTENBERG]. Or, "content with one God," not distracted with "the many detestable things" (Eze 11:18; Kg1 18:21; Hos 10:2) [CALVIN]. new spirit-- (Psa 51:10; Jer 31:33). Realized fully in the "new creature" of the New Testament (Co2 5:17); having new motives, new rules, new aims. stony heart--like "adamant" (Zac 7:12); the natural heart of every man. heart of flesh--impressible to what is good, tender.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And I will give them one heart,.... In opposition to a divided heart, Hos 10:2; divided between the true God and idols, wavering and halting between two opinions, sometimes serving God, and sometimes Baal; a heart to pursue one way of worship, and to serve the Lord with one shoulder or consent, Jer 32:40; a heart sincere to God and man, in opposition to a double or hypocritical one, Psa 12:2; a heart single to the honour and glory of God, and firmly attached to his word and worship: also concord, harmony, an unity of affections to one another, so as to be of one heart and one soul, as the first Christians were, who were Jews, Act 4:32; and an unity of judgment, an oneness of principle and practice, as there ought to be, Co1 1:10; and all this is the gift of God, and flows from his grace and favour. The Septuagint and Arabic versions render it, "another heart"; different from what they had before; and I will put a new spirit within you; meaning either the Holy Spirit of God, the author of, regeneration and renovation: this is represented by the ancient Jews (p) as the same with the Spirit of the Messiah that moved upon the face of the waters, Gen 1:2; or the spirit of man, the seat of this renewing work; or rather the work itself, called "a new man", "a new creature", Eph 4:24; and this is a new frame and disposition of mind, in which are new principles of light and life, grace and holiness; a new understanding of themselves and state, of God and of Christ, of divine things and Gospel truths; new affections for God, and all that is good; new desires after grace and righteousness, after God and communion with him, after his word and ordinances, and conformity to Christ; new purposes and resolutions to serve the Lord, and glorify him; new delights and joys, and in short all things become new. Instead of "within you", the Septuagint, and all the Oriental versions, read, "in them"; and to this the Targum agrees; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh; a heart hardened by sin, and confirmed in it; destitute of spiritual life, senseless and stupid as to spiritual things; stubborn and inflexible, on which no impressions are made by corrections, admonitions, and instructions of superiors; and so an impenitent one: this God only can remove; men cannot soften their own hearts; nor can ministers work upon them; nor will judgments themselves bring men to repentance: it is the work of God only; who does it by his word, with which he breaks the rock in pieces; by the discoveries of his love, with which he melts the heart that is harder than the nether millstone; by giving repentance to them, by working faith in them, to look to a crucified Christ and mourn, and all this by "his" Spirit: this is said to be taken "out of their flesh"; not their body, but their nature corrupted by sin, Joh 3:6; which shows that this hardness is natural to men, and rooted in them, and that it requires omnipotence to remove it; and will give them an heart of flesh; a sensible and penitent one; a soft and tender one; a sanctified and spiritual one; one flexible and obsequious to the will of God; on which impressions are made; on which the laws of God are written; into which the doctrines of the Gospel are transcribed, Christ is formed, and the fear of God is implanted, with every other grace, all which are the gifts of God, and owing to his efficacious grace. The Targum of the whole is, "and I will give them a fearing heart, and a spirit of fear I will put in their bowels (or in the midst of them); and I will break the heart of wickedness, which is as hard as a stone, out of their flesh, and I will give them a heart fearing before me to do my will.'' (p) Zokar in Gen. fol. 107. 3.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
11:19 The external change in the fortunes of God’s people would be matched by an internal change; their singleness of heart would mark undivided loyalty to the Lord and replace their wayward affections of the past. A tender, responsive heart (literally a heart of flesh) would replace their stony, stubborn heart (literally the heart of stone), and in place of the old idolatrous spirit they would receive a new spirit (see 36:26-27).
Ezekiel 11:19
A Promise of Restoration
18When they return to it, they will remove all its detestable things and all its abominations.19And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh,20so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.
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God's Marvelous Grace
By Chuck Smith2.1K27:29GraceGEN 12:7EXO 20:3EXO 32:8DEU 7:1PSA 1:2PSA 19:10EZK 11:19In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downward spiral of the nation of Israel as they turned away from God. Despite God sending prophets to warn them and call them back to Him, the people refused to listen and even persecuted the prophets. The speaker then focuses on Ezekiel chapter 11, where God promises to give the people a new heart and spirit so that they may walk in His ways. The sermon also highlights the current trend in the church to avoid mentioning sin and judgment, instead focusing on creating a seeker-friendly atmosphere.
Marked Men #2
By Gareth Evans92127:57RevelationJDG 21:25EZK 8:18EZK 9:2EZK 9:4EZK 9:6EZK 10:4EZK 11:19In this sermon, the speaker shares two powerful stories that illustrate the brokenness and suffering in the world. The first story is about a missionary in Haiti who brings doctors to remote villages to provide medical care. Despite their efforts, the speaker emphasizes that God's wrath is raised against those who neglect the needs of the vulnerable. The second story is from the book of Judges, highlighting the consequences of people doing what is right in their own eyes. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that man is inherently sinful and that the world would be much worse without God's restraining hand.
Ezekiel 11:19
By Chuck Smith0New HeartTransformationPSA 51:10JER 31:33EZK 11:19EZK 36:26JHN 14:17ROM 12:22CO 5:17GAL 5:22HEB 8:101PE 2:9Chuck Smith emphasizes God's promise of transformation in Ezekiel 11:19, where He pledges to give His people a new heart and spirit, replacing their hardened hearts with hearts of flesh. This transformation is essential for a loving relationship with God, moving away from a legalistic approach to one motivated by love and desire to follow His ways. Smith reflects on the challenges of feeling like a stranger in a morally declining world, yet reassures that God will be a sanctuary and protector for His remnant. He highlights the importance of a changed heart that leads to a new attitude towards sin and a genuine desire to serve God. Ultimately, this new heart signifies a deep connection where God becomes our God and we become His people.
That I May Dwell Among Them
By Philip Hodson0GEN 1:26JER 31:31EZK 11:19ZEC 2:10MAT 6:33LUK 11:9LUK 12:32JHN 14:10ROM 8:311CO 14:24EPH 2:18Philip Hodson preaches about the deep yearnings of God's heart to dwell among His people, emphasizing the intimate communion He desires with us. From the creation of man in His image to the establishment of the New Covenant, God's longing to dwell among us is evident throughout the Bible. The essence of New Covenant life is the access to the Father through Jesus, allowing us to be a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. The vital reality of God's presence in our midst is the defining mark of believers and the church, leading to a transformative and powerful life.
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
By Anton Bosch0PSA 51:10JER 17:9EZK 11:19MAT 5:8MAT 15:17MAT 23:25Anton Bosch emphasizes the importance of having a pure heart to see God, contrasting it with mere external appearances of right living and doctrine. He explains that true Christianity requires a heart transformation by God, as human efforts to change the heart are futile. Only through God giving us a new heart can we truly walk in His ways and be His people. Bosch highlights the necessity of surrendering our old ways and desires to receive the new heart God offers, stressing that a pure heart is essential for both understanding spiritual truths in this life and seeing God in the life to come.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
And I will give them one heart - A whole system of renewed affections. And I will put a new spirit within you - To direct and influence these new affections. And I will take the stony heart out of their flesh - That which would not receive the impressions of my Spirit. And will give them a heart of flesh - One that is capable of receiving and retaining these impressions.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
I will give them--lest they should claim to themselves the praise given them in Eze 11:18, God declares it is to be the free gift of His Spirit. one heart--not singleness, that is, uprightness, but oneness of heart in all, unanimously seeking Him in contrast to their state at that time, when only single scattered individuals sought God (Jer 32:39; Zep 3:9) [HENGSTENBERG]. Or, "content with one God," not distracted with "the many detestable things" (Eze 11:18; Kg1 18:21; Hos 10:2) [CALVIN]. new spirit-- (Psa 51:10; Jer 31:33). Realized fully in the "new creature" of the New Testament (Co2 5:17); having new motives, new rules, new aims. stony heart--like "adamant" (Zac 7:12); the natural heart of every man. heart of flesh--impressible to what is good, tender.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And I will give them one heart,.... In opposition to a divided heart, Hos 10:2; divided between the true God and idols, wavering and halting between two opinions, sometimes serving God, and sometimes Baal; a heart to pursue one way of worship, and to serve the Lord with one shoulder or consent, Jer 32:40; a heart sincere to God and man, in opposition to a double or hypocritical one, Psa 12:2; a heart single to the honour and glory of God, and firmly attached to his word and worship: also concord, harmony, an unity of affections to one another, so as to be of one heart and one soul, as the first Christians were, who were Jews, Act 4:32; and an unity of judgment, an oneness of principle and practice, as there ought to be, Co1 1:10; and all this is the gift of God, and flows from his grace and favour. The Septuagint and Arabic versions render it, "another heart"; different from what they had before; and I will put a new spirit within you; meaning either the Holy Spirit of God, the author of, regeneration and renovation: this is represented by the ancient Jews (p) as the same with the Spirit of the Messiah that moved upon the face of the waters, Gen 1:2; or the spirit of man, the seat of this renewing work; or rather the work itself, called "a new man", "a new creature", Eph 4:24; and this is a new frame and disposition of mind, in which are new principles of light and life, grace and holiness; a new understanding of themselves and state, of God and of Christ, of divine things and Gospel truths; new affections for God, and all that is good; new desires after grace and righteousness, after God and communion with him, after his word and ordinances, and conformity to Christ; new purposes and resolutions to serve the Lord, and glorify him; new delights and joys, and in short all things become new. Instead of "within you", the Septuagint, and all the Oriental versions, read, "in them"; and to this the Targum agrees; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh; a heart hardened by sin, and confirmed in it; destitute of spiritual life, senseless and stupid as to spiritual things; stubborn and inflexible, on which no impressions are made by corrections, admonitions, and instructions of superiors; and so an impenitent one: this God only can remove; men cannot soften their own hearts; nor can ministers work upon them; nor will judgments themselves bring men to repentance: it is the work of God only; who does it by his word, with which he breaks the rock in pieces; by the discoveries of his love, with which he melts the heart that is harder than the nether millstone; by giving repentance to them, by working faith in them, to look to a crucified Christ and mourn, and all this by "his" Spirit: this is said to be taken "out of their flesh"; not their body, but their nature corrupted by sin, Joh 3:6; which shows that this hardness is natural to men, and rooted in them, and that it requires omnipotence to remove it; and will give them an heart of flesh; a sensible and penitent one; a soft and tender one; a sanctified and spiritual one; one flexible and obsequious to the will of God; on which impressions are made; on which the laws of God are written; into which the doctrines of the Gospel are transcribed, Christ is formed, and the fear of God is implanted, with every other grace, all which are the gifts of God, and owing to his efficacious grace. The Targum of the whole is, "and I will give them a fearing heart, and a spirit of fear I will put in their bowels (or in the midst of them); and I will break the heart of wickedness, which is as hard as a stone, out of their flesh, and I will give them a heart fearing before me to do my will.'' (p) Zokar in Gen. fol. 107. 3.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
11:19 The external change in the fortunes of God’s people would be matched by an internal change; their singleness of heart would mark undivided loyalty to the Lord and replace their wayward affections of the past. A tender, responsive heart (literally a heart of flesh) would replace their stony, stubborn heart (literally the heart of stone), and in place of the old idolatrous spirit they would receive a new spirit (see 36:26-27).