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The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

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A Direct Word from God

Commentators observe that this phrase, "And the word of the Lord came unto me," marks the start of a new, distinct divine revelation. It establishes that the following message is not Ezekiel's own opinion but a direct prophecy from God, demanding the full attention of its audience.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 15:1–8

19th Century

Bishop

This short chapter contains a single simile and its application, designed to show that Israel, having failed to fulfill the purpose for which they …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 15:1–5

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet’s intention is to humble the foolish confidence of the people, who boasted of the gratuitous kindness of God, as if they were naturally…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 15:1

17th Century

Pastor

And the word of the Lord came to me, saying .
] The destruction of Jerusalem had been represented under various type…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 15:1–8

17th Century

Minister

Jerusalem like an unfruitful vine.

If a vine is fruitful, it is valuable. But if it is not fruitful, it is worthless and useless; it is cast…