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The Spirit entered into me when he spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard him who spoke to me.
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The Spirit's Enabling Power
Commentators unanimously identify "the Spirit" as the Holy Spirit of God. After being overwhelmed by God's glory, Ezekiel didn't stand up by his own strength. The Spirit entered him, providing the divine power needed to stand, listen, and be ready for his mission. This shows that God doesn't just call us; He graciously provides the strength to fulfill that call.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The spirit - that is, “the Spirit of God.”
19th Century
Anglican
And the spirit entered into me.— Divine strength is always granted to the prophets when they are overcome in this way by …
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet narrates that he was chosen by the command of God. For God never prostrates his people so as to leave them lying on the earth, but…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the spirit entered into me Not his own spirit or soul; for it does not appear that that went out of him upon the…
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…
