Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ezekiel 2:9-10
Ezekiel then saw a hand extending a scroll to him. The Lord spread it out before the prophet and he saw that it was full of lamentations, mourning, and woes (i.e., bad news; chs. 4-32). Normally scrolls had writing on only one side, but this one had writing on both sides; it was full of revelation (cf. Revelation 5:1)."This accurately summarizes the contents of Ezekiel 4-32. It does not, however, reflect the latter part of the book in which the prophet spoke of Israel’s restoration. This could... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ezekiel 2:8-11
3. The nature of Ezekiel’s ministry 2:8-3:11This pericope contains 10 commands, and it is the center of the chiasm in chapters 1-3."The Lord’s charge to Ezekiel emphasized the absolute necessity of hearing, understanding, and assimilating God’s message prior to going forth as a spokesman for the Lord." [Note: Alexander, "Ezekiel," p. 763.] All the Lord’s representatives must do the same (cf. Ezra 7:10). read more