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Moreover he said to me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart, and hear with your ears.

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Receive, Don't Just Hear

Commentators explain that God's command to "receive in thy heart, and hear with thine ears" describes a process deeper than passive listening. It involves diligent attention (hearing), loving acceptance (receiving in the heart), and internalizing the message as spiritual food for strength and faith. The goal is for God's word to become a part of the believer.

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Ezekiel

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 3:10–11

16th Century

Theologian

This is a repetition of the same doctrine, for we have said that our Prophet is more verbose than Isaiah, and even than Jeremiah. Because he had ac…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 3:10

17th Century

Pastor

Moreover he said to me, son of man The same glorious Person as before continued speaking to him, and added, as follows:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 3:1–11

17th Century

Minister

Ezekiel was to receive the truths of God as the food for his soul, and to feed upon them by faith, and he would be strengthened. Gracious souls can…