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As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Adamant - Or, diamond (Jeremiah 17:1), which was used to cut flint. Ezekiel’s firmness, being like that of a diamond, meant he w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

An adamant harder than flint.Adamant is the diamond, as it is translated (Jeremiah 17:1). The peo…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Ezekiel was forewarned of the obstinacy of the people, yes, even of their desperate wickedness. Now God strengthens him so that he would n…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead
Or, "than a rock" F15; the "adamant" has its na…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Ezekiel was to receive the truths of God as the food for his soul, and to feed upon them by faith, and he would be strengthened. Gracious souls can…

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