Ezekiel 3:12-15

Verses 12-15

THE PREACHER’S BITTERNESS OF SPIRIT, AND HIS UTTER DISCOMFITURE IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS FIRST CONGREGATION, Ezekiel 3:12-15; Ezekiel 3:12-15.

Here the turbulent, passionate nature of the prophet displays itself. This is not at all inconsistent with sensitiveness and tenderness. St. John was by nature a “son of thunder.” Both of these great spirits needed to feel the controlling “hand of the Lord” upon them. Ezekiel, as he heard Jehovah’s plan for him grew hot, and angry, and bitter(Ezekiel 3:14). “A” spirit controlled him then (Hebrews). It was only after a second visit from Jehovah that “the” spirit came to him (Ezekiel 3:24), and he needed no compulsion henceforth to drive him to his work.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verses 12-15

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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