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God-Given Fortitude
Commentators unanimously explain that the "hard face" and "hard forehead" are not Ezekiel's natural traits but a supernatural gift from God. This strength is given for the difficult task of confronting a rebellious people. As John Calvin notes, this teaches that when God calls us to a challenging ministry, He provides the necessary courage and resilience, reminding us to rely on His power, not our own.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 3:8
18th Century
Theologian
I have made ... thy forehead strong - I have given you a strength superior to theirs; a metaphor taken from horned animals.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 3:8
19th Century
Bishop
Your face strong against their faces. —The word strong is the same here as that rendered impudent (marg…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 3:8–9
16th Century
Theologian
Ezekiel was forewarned of the obstinacy of the people, yes, even of their desperate wickedness. Now God strengthens him so that he would n…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 3:8
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces
Not that the prophet should have the same sort of impudence…
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…