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A Brazen Rebellion
Commentators explain that Israel's rebellion was not just a private matter of the heart but was openly displayed. The term "impudent" literally means "hard of face." John Calvin describes them as "brazen-fronted," showing their defiance against God openly, like "furious bulls." This highlights the extreme difficulty of Ezekiel's mission.
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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 2:4
19th Century
Bishop
Impudent children. —Literally, as in margin, hard of face. The epithet is repeated in Ezekiel 3:7, and it is with referen…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 2:4–5
16th Century
Theologian
God proceeds in the same discourse, but expresses in other words the great rebellion of the people, for they were not only obstinate and unbending …
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
For [they are] impudent children
"Hard of face" F23 ; as is commonly said of impudent persons, that they …
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…