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A Shocking Demotion
Commentators unanimously highlight God's shocking language. He calls Israel "nations" (goyim), a term usually reserved for pagan Gentiles. This was a deliberate demotion, stripping them of their "holy nation" status. It powerfully illustrates how their persistent, generational rebellion had alienated them from their covenant God, making them indistinguishable from the heathen in their behavior.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 2:3–4
18th Century
Theologian
Nation - literally, as in the margin - the word which usually distinguishes the pagan from God's people. Here it expresses that Israel is ca…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 2:3
19th Century
Bishop
I send thee to the children of Israel. Here the distinct commission of the prophet properly begins. After the captivity o…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 2:3
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now more clearly explains the object of the vision which he has previously mentioned, namely, that being armed with authority he might …
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 2:3
17th Century
Pastor
And he said unto me, son of man
Now follow his mission and commission, and an account of the persons to whom he was …
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 2:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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…