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The Prophet's Personal Pain
Commentators agree that God's command to Ezekiel was intensely personal. "The desire of your eyes" was his beloved wife, whom God took "with a stroke"—suddenly and shockingly. This wasn't just a message to be spoken; it was a tragedy to be lived, demonstrating the profound personal cost of being God's servant.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 24:16–27
18th Century
Theologian
The death of Ezekiel’s wife took place in the evening of the same day that he delivered the preceding prophecy. This event was to signify to the pe…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 24:16
17th Century
Pastor
Son of man, behold
This is said to raise the attention of the prophet, something strange and unusual, interesting …
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 24:15–27
17th Century
Minister
Though mourning for the dead is a duty, yet it must be moderated by religion and right reason: we must not sorrow as those who have no hope. Believ…