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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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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 24:18
19th Century
Bishop
In the morning: and at even. —What the prophet spoke to the people in the morning was what he has recorded ([Ref…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 24:18
17th Century
Pastor
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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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…