So the Spirit lifted me up, and took me away; and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; and the hand of Yahweh was strong on me.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Lifted me up - We are not to suppose that the prophet was miraculously transported from one place to another in the land of his captivity. C…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I went in bitterness, in the heat of my The prophet now begins to realize the sorrow and the trial of the task laid upon …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He confirms what we have previously seen, namely, that he was acted upon by the Spirit of God, so that it was in some way outside of himself, and n…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away Lifted him up from the earth, and carried him through the air:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This mission made the holy angels rejoice. All this was to convince Ezekiel that the God who sent him had power to support him in his work. He was …

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