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A Living Parable of Loss
Commentators explain that God commanded Ezekiel to suppress his grief as a powerful, living sign. Just as Ezekiel was forbidden from mourning his beloved wife, the people of Israel would soon face a catastrophe—the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple—so devastating that they would be stunned into a silent, inexpressible sorrow, unable to perform the usual rites of mourning.
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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…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 24:17
19th Century
Bishop
The tire of thine head. —This might be either the covering for the head usually worn by the people (), or the special
John Gill
On Ezekiel 24:17
17th Century
Pastor
Forbear to cry
Groan or howl, or make any doleful noise: or, "be silent" F24 : which the Talmudists …
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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…