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Ezekiel 34:29

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

The church has been raised up to such a pinnacle in the name of Christ that all who curse are now put to shame and dare not curse anymore.

Sermon 47:28 ↗

Jerome

And they will no longer be a prey to demonic nations; nor will the beasts of the earth devour those of whom we have spoken: but they will dwell confidently without any fear, according to the above explanation. And I will raise up for them a named offspring, or a planting of peace, which is spoken of in the Gospel: I am the true vine (John 15:1). And they will no longer be diminished by hunger on the earth. …

Commentary on Ezekiel ↗