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and I will make your tongue cleave to the roof of your mouth, that you shall be mute, and shall not be to them a reprover; for they are a rebellious house.
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A Commanded, Not Literal, Silence
Commentators clarify that Ezekiel was not struck physically mute. Rather, God commanded him to be silent as a deliberate act. This silence was not a sign of the prophet's failure but a specific instruction from God for a specific purpose.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I will make - Rather, Then will I “make.” One action is the consequence of the other. Because the people would silence the prophet, God …
19th Century
Anglican
I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth. — Here, under another figure, this enforced silence is attributed…
16th Century
Protestant
Now God explains the reason why He wishes the Prophet to cease for a time, and to remain at home as if dumb. They have placed, He said,
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will make your tongue cleave to the roof of your mouth , that you shall be dumb…
Let us acknowledge ourselves as forever indebted to the mediation of Christ for the blessed communion between God and humankind; and a true believe…
