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When I looked, behold, a hand was put forth to me; and, behold, a scroll of a book was therein;

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A Message from God's Hand

Commentators agree that the vision of a hand extending a scroll to Ezekiel powerfully symbolizes the divine origin of his message. John Calvin notes this vision removes any doubt that the prophet's words come directly from God, while John Gill suggests the hand signifies not only the source of the prophecy but also divine protection for the prophet.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 2:9

18th Century

Theologian

Was sent – Rather, was put forth.

A roll of a book – The book was one of the ancient kind, written on skins rolled up together…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 2:9

19th Century

Bishop

Was sent to me. — Better, was put forth, as the same word is translated in Genesis 3:22; Genesis 19:10;[Refere…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 2:9–10

16th Century

Theologian

Now the Prophet more fully explains what we have just dwelt upon. He narrates how a volume of a book was offered to him: that is, a book i…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 2:9

17th Century

Pastor

And when I looked, behold, an hand [was] sent unto me Not of an angel, but of Christ himself, in a visionary way; for thi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 2:6–10

17th Century

Minister

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…