Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 20:22

22 Nevertheless, I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my names sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth.

Heb. And.

God seems to take to himself the posture of one that was just going to smite, yet draws back that he might spare, and act like his own infinite goodness, not suitable to the sin of this generation.

This is explained verse the 9th▪ let. a which see.

Marginal references: Psa. 78.38.