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A Grief Beyond Tears
Commentators explain that the people's inability to mourn was not from a lack of sadness, but from the overwhelming shock of the calamity. The disaster would be so great that they would be 'struck dumb' and 'stupefied' (Gill), unable to perform normal grieving rituals. This silence would signify a 'heart-consuming sorrow' (Barnes) far deeper than tears could express.
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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 24:23
19th Century
Bishop
Ye shall pine away. —In the tumult, distress, and captivity of the approaching judgment there would be no opportunity for…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 24:23
17th Century
Pastor
And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet . &c.] As will be necessary while travelling, and …
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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…