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So I spoke to the people in the morning; and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.
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A Painful Prophetic Sign
Commentators agree that Ezekiel's personal tragedy was a public, prophetic sign. His wife, the 'desire of his eyes,' symbolized the Temple. Her sudden death foretold the Temple's imminent destruction, and Ezekiel's commanded lack of mourning prefigured a grief so profound for the people that normal rituals would be impossible.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
In the morning: and at even. —What the prophet spoke to the people in the morning was what he has recorded ([Ref…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So I spoke unto the people in the morning Did the duty of his office as a prophet; exhorted and instructed the people, pa…
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