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But you, son of man, hear what I tell you; don`t be you rebellious like that rebellious house: open your mouth, and eat that which I give you.
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Resist Group Rebellion
God specifically commands Ezekiel not to be rebellious 'like that rebellious house.' Commentators stress that God's messengers must resist being swayed by the rebellion of the majority, even when that majority claims to be God's people. True faithfulness requires prioritizing God's direct command over popular opinion or institutional pressure.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
Eat that I give thee. —This is to be understood, like all that has gone before, as done in vision, as in the case of the …
16th Century
Protestant
God continues to confirm His servant, but He advises him of a cause of stumbling which might break his spirit; for when he perceived the great obst…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Which was necessary because he was to speak not his own words, but the Lord'…
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Presbyterian
Those who would accomplish anything purposeful in the service of God must not fear men. Wicked men are as briers and thorns; but they are near to c…
