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A Grief Beyond Rituals
Commentators explain that the Israelites would be unable to perform traditional mourning customs, like covering their lips. This wasn't due to a lack of sadness, but because the coming disaster would be so widespread and overwhelming that normal expressions of grief would be impossible. One scholar describes this as a 'heart-consuming sorrow' that transcends outward rituals.
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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 24:22
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall do as I have done. When his wife died, and as he was ordered by the Lord; the meaning of which they were no…
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…