Bible Commentary

For thou [art] not sent to a people of a strange speech and of a hard language, [but] to the house of Israel; 5. a strange speech ] lit. deep of lip (or speech) and heavy of tongue. The former expression perhaps refers to the inarticulateness with which, to one unacquainted with their language, foreigners … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 3:5”

And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them. 4 9. The prophet shall be strengthened to perform his hard task Having taken in the “words” of the Lord ( Eze 3:4) there opens up before the prophet a general view … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 3:4”

And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat [it]; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. Verse 3. It was in my mouth as honey] It was joyous to me to receive … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 3:3”

So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll. So, Heb. And; so soon as he had heard he must eat it. I opened my mouth; not to discuss points, but to obey, to show my readiness indeed, and to do what lay on me to do. He caused me to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 3:2”

Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel. 8 3:3. The prophet’s inspiration Being commanded to speak God’s words to the people, the prophet is next assured by a symbol, a book given him to eat, that God’s words shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 3:1”

And he spread it before me; and it [was] written within and without: and [there was] written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe. Verse 10. It was written within and without] Contrary to the state of rolls in general, which are written on the inside only. The Hebrew rolls are generally written in this way. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 2:10”

And when I looked, behold, a hand [was] sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book [was] therein; Was sent – Rather, was put forth. A roll of a book – The book was one of the ancient kind written on skins rolled up together. Hence, our English volume Psa 40:7. The writing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 2:9”

But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee. 8. be not rebellious ] In addition to the positive command, “hear what I say unto thee,” the prophet is warned not to refuse and be rebellious … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 2:8”

And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they [are] most rebellious. Eze 2:7 Thou shalt speak My words unto them. The ministerial commission I. The parties concerned in this commission. These are, first, the Eternal God, our King and Creator and Judge, who issued … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 2:7”

And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns [be] with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they [be] a rebellious house. 6. Thorns and briars, that pierce and wound, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 2:6”