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not to many peoples of a strange speech and of a hard language, whose words you can not understand. Surely, if I sent you to them, they would listen to you.

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A Shocking Comparison

Commentators agree that God is not telling Ezekiel his job is easy. Instead, He is highlighting Israel's profound rebellion. God states that foreign nations, who don't even speak the language, would have listened to His message. This comparison serves to 'aggravate the impiety of the people,' showing their rejection was not from misunderstanding but from a hard heart.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 3:6

18th Century

Theologian

To many people - To various nations using diverse languages.

Surely - The thought is that expressed by our Savior Himself (mar…

John Calvin

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

John Gill

On Ezekiel 3:6

17th Century

Pastor

Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard
language
The prophet was sent, …

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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…