Ezekiel 2:1

1. Son of man This was a form of address which was very common in Chaldea, especially when the gods were supposed to speak. (Compare Lightfoot.) It vividly calls attention to the contrast between human mortality and weakness and divine eternity and majesty. Yet let it be noticed that when Jehovah in the likeness of a man upon a throne (Ezekiel 1:26) wants a messenger to speak to mankind he searches for one who is pre-eminently human. The whole prophecy shows how powerfully Jehovah can use a man to display his glory when he speaks and acts not according to his own will, but Jehovah’s.

I will speak unto thee “The Hebrew here indicates confidential conversation with the prophets although he may only take part as a listener.” Orelli.

Stand upon thy feet The man of flint (Ezekiel 3:9) must rise up and receive his commission standing (Ezekiel 1:28). He must at once be taught obedience and courage, and stand ready to run at the conclusion of the message.