Commentators highlight the profound significance of the date of Ezekiel's vision. It was the 10th day of the 'beginning of the year,' which could point to either the Day of Atonement (a day of forgiveness) or the day the Passover lamb was selected (pointing to Christ's sacrifice). Some scholars also suggest it was a Jubilee year, a time of ultimate restoration and release, making the vision's timing a powerful symbol of hope.