Ezekiel 2

Ezekiel 2:1

HE said] That is, the Lord Christ who sate upon the Throne, Chap. 1. 26. this may be perceived by the third verse following.

sonne of man] Meaning, man, which is but earth and ashes, which was to humble him, and cause him to consider his own state and Gods grace, being apt to be puft up with multitude of visions, 2 Corinthians 12:1.

Ezekiel 2:2

the Spirit] So that he could not abide Gods presence till Gods Spirit did enter into him, Daniel 10:10.

Ezekiel 2:3

nation] Heb. nations. The Jews did, and yet do account other people as Gojim, which word for the most part is spoken of abominable Nations, or Infidels; and God now styles the twelve Tribes then divided into Jews and Israelites by that hatefull name, to intimate to them that now they were like in impiety to other profane Nations.

Ezekiel 2:4

impudent] Heb. hard of face. That is to say, such as are not ashamed of any thing, Jeremiah 6:15. & Jeremiah 8:12.

Ezekiel 2:5

shall know that there] Ezekiel 33:33. This declareth on the one part Gods great affection to his people, that notwithstanding their rebellion, yet he will send his Prophets among them, and admonisheth his Ministers on the other part, that they cease not to do their dutie, though the people be never so obstinate: for the word of God shall be either to their salvation, or greater condemnation, 2 Corinthians 2:16.

Ezekiel 2:6

be not afraid of them] Jeremiah 1:8. 17. He sheweth that for no afflictions they should cease to do their duties.

briers and thorns] Or, rebels. Micah 7:4.

scorpions] That is, among craftie and hurtfull men. See Revelation 9:3.

Ezekiel 2:7

most rebellious] Heb. rebellion.

Ezekiel 2:8

eat that I give thee] Revelation 10:9. He doth not onely exhort him to his dutie, but also giveth him the means wherewith he may be able to execute it.

Ezekiel 2:9

roll of a] Namely, a Book, or a Volume wrapped and rolled up upon a stick according to the ancient fashion, Isaiah 8:1. Now this Book did set forth the subiect of these ensuing Prophecies, full of threatnings and curses. See Jerem 36. 2.