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A Figure of Christ's Mercy
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Gill, Henry) identify the man in linen as a representation of Jesus Christ. Unlike the six figures armed for destruction, he carries an inkhorn to mark the faithful for salvation. His linen garment is seen as priestly attire, highlighting his role as a merciful High Priest and Mediator who stands for believers even amidst divine judgment.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 9:2
18th Century
Theologian
Six men – angels of wrath – figurative of destruction. They come from the north, the quarter from which invading armies entered the holy lan…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 9:2
19th Century
Bishop
One man among them was clothed with linen. He was among them, but not of them. There were six with weapons, and …
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 9:2
16th Century
Theologian
Now the Prophet writes that God’s command was not vain or empty, because the effect appears directly in the vision. Therefore, six men presented th…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 9:2
17th Century
Pastor
And, behold, six men Either angels the form of men; or the generals of Nebuchadnezzar's army, as Kimchi interprets it; wh…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 9:1–4
17th Century
Minister
It is a great comfort to believers that, amidst destroyers and destructions, there is a Mediator, a great High Priest, who has standing in heaven, …