Ezekiel 2

Ezekiel 2:2

2. — the spirit] The Spirit of God. Bp. Hall, W. Lowth. The power of the Highest, Luke i. 35; see chap. iii. 12. 14. 24; 1 Kings xviii. 12; 2 Kings ii. 16. Abp. Newcome. See Abp. Secker’s note on Nehem. ix. 30.

Ezekiel 2:5

5. And they, whether they will hear, &c.] Whether they will hear, or will not hear, (as is more probable, for they are a stubborn people,) yet shall they feel and find by the event answering thy predictions, that they have had a Prophet amongst them; on which account, if their sins are not reformed, they shall be more deeply punished. Bp. Hall.

Ezekiel 2:6

6. — though briers and thorns be with thee.] Though thou art likely to be torn by briers and thorns, and to be stung by scorpions; that is, though thou exposes thyself to injurious and malignant treatment. Abp. Newcome. The Prophets and messengers of God are