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Speak God's Words, Not Your Own
All commentators emphasize that Ezekiel is commanded to speak God's words, not his own. After internalizing the divine message by 'eating the scroll,' his task was to be a faithful mouthpiece. As one scholar puts it, this establishes a timeless rule for ministry: 'He who speaks in the Church should speak the words of God' (1 Peter 4:11).
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John Calvin
On Ezekiel 3:4–7
16th Century
Theologian
Now God explains at greater length why He wanted His servant to eat the scroll which He held out in His hand: namely, that when instructed by it, h…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 3:4
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to me, son of man, go; After he had eaten the roll; for then was he qualified to prophesy:
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…