“Son of man, behold, I am about to take from you what is precious to your eyes with a fatal blow; but you shall not mourn and you shall not weep, and your tears shall not come.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The death of Ezekiel’s wife took place in the evening of the same day that he delivered the preceding prophecy. This event was to signify to the pe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Son of man, behold

This is said to raise the attention of the prophet, something strange and unusual, interesting …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Though mourning for the dead is a duty, yet it must be moderated by religion and right reason: we must not sorrow as those who have no hope. Believ…