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Harder Than Diamond
Commentators explain that "adamant" refers to a diamond, which is harder than flint. God promises to make Ezekiel's resolve stronger than the people's hardened hearts. This divine empowerment is not just for withstanding opposition but for actively penetrating stubborn resistance with God's truth.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 3:9
18th Century
Theologian
Adamant - Or, diamond (Jeremiah 17:1), which was used to cut flint. Ezekiel’s firmness, being like that of a diamond, meant he w…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 3:9
19th Century
Bishop
An adamant harder than flint. — Adamant is the diamond, as it is translated (Jeremiah 17:1). The peo…
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 3:9
17th Century
Pastor
As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead
Or, "than a rock" F15; the "adamant" has its na…
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…