Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 5:16

16 When I shall send the evil arrow of famine, which shall be for their destruction, and which I will send to destroy you: and I will increase the famine upon you, and break your staff of bread.

It is a messenger goes not till God sends, and ever goes when he sendeth, he sends cleanness of Teeth.

Either because Thunder, Tempests, Locusts, Blastings, &c. which cause Famine, are sent by him, and fly like Arrows. Or, because like Arrows shot forth they pierce deep and kill.

Is mortal, and destructive in its nature.

That it may be sure to destroy and attain that effect, I design it for that very end.

To make sure work against such I will increase the Famine, either by sweeping away the little supplies expected, or continuing it longer then ordinary. Or, I will summon in penury as an Army against you.

Withdraw the strengthning property of your Bread. See chap. 4.16.

Marginal references: Deut. 32.3[illegible: 1 letter].; Lev. 26.[illegible: 2 letters] Chap. 4.16. and 14.13.