The Bible: Ezekiel Chapter 2: with Audio and Commentary.

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Ezekiel Chapter 2

1 He said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you."

2 The Spirit entered into me when he spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard him who spoke to me.

3 He said to me, "Son of man, I send you to the children of Israel, to a nation of rebels who have rebelled against me. They and their fathers have transgressed against me even to this very day.

4 The children are impudent and stiff-hearted. I am sending you to them, and you shall tell them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says.'

5 They, whether they will hear, or whether they will refuse, for they are a rebellious house, yet they will know that there has been a prophet amongst them.

6 You, son of man, don't be afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you dwell amongst scorpions. Don't be afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

7 You shall speak my words to them, whether they will hear, or whether they will refuse; for they are most rebellious.

8 But you, son of man, hear what I tell you. Don't be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth, and eat that which I give you."

9 When I looked, behold, a hand was stretched out to me; and, behold, a scroll of a book was in it.

10 He spread it before me. It was written within and without; and lamentations, mourning, and woe were written in it.

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Verse 4 (Lord)
The word translated "Lord" is "Adonai."

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Ezekiel Chapter 2 Guide

As the prophet lay prostrate, he heard a voice commanding him to stand on his feet, and he was immediately empowered to do so by the entrance of the Spirit. He was then commissioned to deliver the message of God to the children of Israel, who were described as having transgressed against Jehovah, and as being "impudent and stiff-hearted." He was charged to deliver the message of God whether they would hear, or whether they would forbear. The difficulty of his work was recognized, and the prophet was warned not to be rebellious as they had been. The commission was ratified by the symbolism of a roll handed to Ezekiel.

From "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" by G. Campbell Morgan.

Ezekiel Chapter 2 Commentary

Chapter Outline

  1. The prophet is directed what he is to do. -- (1-5)
  2. And encouraged to be resolute, faithful, and devoted. -- (6-10)

Verses 1-5

Lest Ezekiel should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, he is put in mind that still he is a son of man, a weak, mortal creature. As Christ usually called himself the Son of man, it was also an honourable distinction. Ezekiel's posture showed reverence, but his standing up would be a posture of greater readiness and fitness for business. God will speak to us, when we stand ready to do what he commands us. As Ezekiel had not strength of his own, the Spirit entered into him. God is graciously pleased to work in us whatever he requires of us. The Holy Spirit sets us upon our feet, by inclining our wills to our duty. Thus, when the Lord calls upon the sinner to awake, and attend to the concerns of his soul, the Spirit of life and grace comes with the call. Ezekiel is sent with a message to the children of Israel. Many might treat his message with contempt, yet they should know by the event that a prophet had been sent to them. God will be glorified, and his word made honourable, whether it be a savour of life unto life, or of death unto death.

Verses 6-10

Those who will do any thing to purpose in the service of God, must not fear men. Wicked men are as briers and thorns; but they are nigh unto cursing, and their end is to be burned. The prophet must be faithful to the souls of those to whom he was sent. All who speak from God to others, must obey his voice. The discoveries of sin, and the warnings of wrath, should be matter of lamentation. And those acquainted with the word of God, will clearly perceive it is filled with woe to impenitent sinners; and that all the precious promises of the gospel are for the repenting, believing servants of the Lord.

From the "Concise Commentary on the Bible" by Matthew Henry.