Nation - literally, as in the margin - the word which usually distinguishes the pagan from God's people. Here it expresses that Israel is ca…

I send thee to the children of Israel. Here the distinct commi ion of the prophet properly begins. After the captivity of…

The Prophet now more clearly explains the object of the vision which he has previously mentioned, namely, that being armed with authority he might …

And he said unto me, son of man
Now follow his mission and commission, and an account of the persons to whom he was …

So that Ezekiel would not be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, he is reminded that he is still a son of man, a weak, mortal creature…