Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead: don`t be afraid of them, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.
Verse Takeaways
1
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.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Ezekiel
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
5
18th Century
Presbyterian
Adamant - Or, diamond (Jeremiah 17:1), which was used to cut flint. Ezekiel’s firmness, being like that of a diamond, meant he w…
19th Century
Anglican
An adamant harder than flint. — Adamant is the diamond, as it is translated (Jeremiah 17:1). The peo…
16th Century
Protestant
Ezekiel was forewarned of the obstinacy of the people, yes, even of their desperate wickedness. Now God strengthens him so that he would n…
Your support helps us maintain this resource for everyone
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead Or, "than a rock" F15; the "adamant" has its na…
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…
