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A Divine Message
Commentators like John Gill highlight that this verse firmly establishes the source of the coming explanation. Ezekiel is not offering his own thoughts or wisdom. By stating, 'The word of the Lord came to me,' he underscores that the difficult message about Jerusalem's destruction is a direct revelation from God, not a human invention.
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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 24:20
19th Century
Bishop
That which your soul pitieth. —In the margin the pity of your soul. The word rather means in this connection love,
John Gill
On Ezekiel 24:20
17th Century
Pastor
Then I answered them
And gave them an account of the design of the whole, and what was signified hereby:
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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…