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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Ezekiel 3:8

This may be to remove the objection of the prophet, who might plead the softness of his own metal, and pretend shameless sinners will scoff a young prophet out of countenance. Behold, says God, consider. I have made; given. They have given themselves this impudent countenance; I have given thee true courage, constancy, and manly carriage. Thy forehead strong; the same answer in words very little varying. God will qualify and gift him for this work among this people, and edge his own tools to... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Ezekiel 3:4-15

(3.) RATIFICATIONS OF THE COMMISSION (Chap. Ezekiel 3:4-15)EXEGETICAL NOTES.—Ezekiel 3:5-6. “Of a strange speech and of an hard language.” The marginal reading, deep of lip and heavy of tongue, indicates that nothing is referred to here about the characteristics of national languages. It is the obscurity and embarrassment of a foreign speech, to a man who cannot employ them, which are brought to view. Ezekiel is to speak no tongue but that of Israel. His sphere is definite and contracted. He... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 3:1-27

Chapter 3Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that which you find; eat this scroll, and then go and speak to the house of Israel ( Ezekiel 3:1 ).In other words, devour it and then go give it forth. You see, that's really what the ministry is all about. You devour the Word of God and then you give it forth to the people, where it is now a part of you. You read and absorb the Word until it becomes a part of your very life, and then you give it out unto others.So I opened my mouth, he caused... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 3:1-27

Ezekiel 3:3 . The roll was in my mouth as honey. To taste the good word of God is pleasant; but it was bitter in the belly with regard to imprisonment and martyrdom. Revelation 10:9. No matter; the sweetness is ultimately superior to the gall. See Ezekiel 3:25. Ezekiel 3:9 . As an adamant, harder than flint. See on Zechariah 7:12. Ezekiel 3:12 . Blessed be the glory of the Lord from his place. When the ark moved the levites sung, “Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered.” Psalms... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 3:8

Eze 3:8 Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and thy forehead strong against their foreheads. Ver. 8. Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces. ] I have steeled thy forehead and strengthened thine heart, that thou shalt budge for none of them. I have rendered thee insuperable. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Ezekiel 3:8

Exodus 4:15, Exodus 4:16, Exodus 11:4-Ruth :, 1 Kings 21:20, Isaiah 50:7, Jeremiah 1:18, Jeremiah 15:20, Micah 3:8, Acts 7:51-Titus :, Hebrews 11:27, Hebrews 11:32-Haggai : Reciprocal: 1 Kings 18:18 - I have not Jeremiah 1:8 - not afraid Jeremiah 6:27 - General Ezekiel 2:6 - be not read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ezekiel 3:8

Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and thy forehead strong against their foreheads.I have — I have given thee, constancy, and manly carriage. The more impudent wicked people are in their opposition to religion, the more openly and resolutely should God's people appear in the practice and defence of it. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 3:8-9

8, 9. Jehovah declares that though the people to whom he will speak “are stiff-faced” and “hard of heart,” he himself will make the prophet as strong and persistent as they, with a forehead hard as adamant, or “diamond” (Kautzsch; see also Jeremiah 17:1). He need not fear them nor their looks, “for they are a rebellious house.” Loyalty is stronger than rebellion, and righteousness may well be braver than sin. (Compare Isaiah 50:7.) read more