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Text -- Ezekiel 2:9 (NET)

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2:9 Then I looked and realized a hand was stretched out to me, and in it was a written scroll.
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Wesley: Eze 2:9 - -- Their books were not like ours, but written in parchment and in the length of it, and so one piece fastened to another, 'till the whole would contain ...

Their books were not like ours, but written in parchment and in the length of it, and so one piece fastened to another, 'till the whole would contain what was to be written, and then it was wrapped or rolled about a round piece of wood, fashioned for that purpose.

JFB: Eze 2:9 - -- The form in which ancient books were made.

The form in which ancient books were made.

Clarke: Eze 2:9 - -- A hand was sent - Here the hand signifies not only the instrument of conveyance, but an emblem of the Divine power, which the hand of God always sig...

A hand was sent - Here the hand signifies not only the instrument of conveyance, but an emblem of the Divine power, which the hand of God always signifies

Clarke: Eze 2:9 - -- A roll of a book - מגלת שפר megillath sepher . All ancient books were written so as to be rolled up; hence volumen , a volume, from volvo ,...

A roll of a book - מגלת שפר megillath sepher . All ancient books were written so as to be rolled up; hence volumen , a volume, from volvo , I roll.

Calvin: Eze 2:9 - -- Now the Prophet more fully explains what we have just dwelt upon. He narrates how a volume of a book was offered to him: that is, a book in the for...

Now the Prophet more fully explains what we have just dwelt upon. He narrates how a volume of a book was offered to him: that is, a book in the form of a roll was offered to him. For the noun which he uses, מגלת , megleth, comes from גלל , gelel, to roll, as the word volume among the Latins. For they were formerly accustomed to write on rolls, that is, they had not the form of books so compact and well arranged as we now use, but they had volumes, which barbarians call rolls. Ancient documents were written in this way, for there is nothing ancient in the archives of princes which is not written on rolls. Hence the phrase, “In the volume of the book it is written of me,” etc. (Psa 40:8; Heb 10:7.) Now the Prophet says, such a volume was offered to me that I might eat it; and he adds, it was offered to me by a hand sent forth, But by this symbol God more clearly shows that the volume was not merely formed in the air, nor was produced anywhere but in heaven. For if the Prophet had only seen a volume presented to him, he might doubt whether it was sent by God or not. But when the hand which offers the volume appears, and is truly sent forth from God, nothing is wanting for full and complete certainty.

TSK: Eze 2:9 - -- an hand : Eze 8:3; Jer 1:9; Dan 5:5, Dan 10:10,Dan 10:16-18 a roll : All ancient books were written so as to be rolled upcaps1 . hcaps0 ence volumen ...

an hand : Eze 8:3; Jer 1:9; Dan 5:5, Dan 10:10,Dan 10:16-18

a roll : All ancient books were written so as to be rolled upcaps1 . hcaps0 ence volumen a volume, from volvo I roll. Eze 3:1; Heb 10:7; Rev 5:1-5, Rev 10:8-11

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Barnes: Eze 2:9 - -- Was sent - Rather, was put forth. A roll of a book - The book was one of the ancient kind written on skins rolled up together. Hence, our...

Was sent - Rather, was put forth.

A roll of a book - The book was one of the ancient kind written on skins rolled up together. Hence, our English volume Psa 40:7. The writing was usually on one side, but in this case it was written within and without, on both sides, the writing as it were running over, to express the abundance of the calamities in store for the devoted people. To eat the book signifies to be thoroughly possessed with its contents (compare Eze 3:10; Jer 15:16). There should be no break between Eze 2:10 and Ezek. 3.

Poole: Eze 2:9 - -- The prophet, newly come out of that astonishing trance wherein he lay, and gotten upon his feet, hearing what was spoken, and possibly looking if he...

The prophet, newly come out of that astonishing trance wherein he lay, and gotten upon his feet, hearing what was spoken, and possibly looking if he might see who spake, he discovers a hand ; either of one of those angels which ministered before the Lord, or the hand of God, or of Christ. This might fortify the prophet; when he saw a hand so soon with him as he was ready to hear and obey, power and skill to defend and guide him will ever be as ready.

Behold, an hand was sent unto me an Eastern idiom of speech.

A roll of a book their books were not of that fashion and make as ours now are, but written in parchment, and in the length of it, and so one piece fastened to other, till the whole would contain what was to be written, and then was it wrapped or rolled about a round piece of wood, fashioned for that purpose: hence books are called volumes.

Haydock: Eze 2:9 - -- Without. This was only done when the work was long. (Calmet) --- Scriptus et in tergo, necdum finitus Orestes. (Juvenal 1.) --- Septuagint, "pa...

Without. This was only done when the work was long. (Calmet) ---

Scriptus et in tergo, necdum finitus Orestes. (Juvenal 1.)

--- Septuagint, "past and present things were written in it." (Haydock) ---

Woe, or the words of the penitent, of the blessed, and of the damned. (Worthington) ---

The canticles were of a mournful nature, and the prophet had sorrows to announce. (Calmet)

Gill: Eze 2:9 - -- And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me,.... Not of an angel, but of Christ himself, in a visionary way; for this was not a real hand, bu...

And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me,.... Not of an angel, but of Christ himself, in a visionary way; for this was not a real hand, but the likeness of one, as in Eze 8:3; and so the Targum here,

"and I saw, and behold, the likeness of a hand stretched out on the side to me.''

This symbol was to show that his prophecy, that he was sent to deliver, was from heaven and came from Christ; and that hand that delivered it to him would protect and defend him:

and, lo a roll of a book was therein; held in it, and held forth by it, to the prophet. Books were frequently written on parchment or vellum, and rolled about a stick, in form of a cylinder; and hence they were called volumes or rolls, Psa 40:7. This roll was a symbol of the prophecy of this book.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

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TSK Synopsis: Eze 2:1-10 - --1 Ezekiel's commission.6 His instruction.9 The roll of his heavy prophecy.

MHCC: Eze 2:6-10 - --Those who will do any thing to purpose in the service of God, must not fear men. Wicked men are as briers and thorns; but they are nigh unto cursing, ...

Matthew Henry: Eze 2:6-10 - -- The prophet, having received his commission, here receives a charge with it. It is a post of honour to which he is advanced, but withal it is a post...

Keil-Delitzsch: Eze 2:8-10 - -- After the Lord had pointed out to the prophet the difficulties of the call laid upon him, He prepared him for the performance of his office, by insp...

Constable: Eze 1:1--3:27 - --I. Ezekiel's calling and commission chs. 1--3 Four elements that mark the commission narratives in the prophets ...

Constable: Eze 2:1--3:27 - --B. The Lord's charge to Ezekiel chs. 2-3 Having seen a vision of God's glory, Ezekiel was now ready to r...

Constable: Eze 2:8--3:12 - --3. The nature of Ezekiel's ministry 2:8-3:11 This pericope contains 10 commands, and it is the center of the chiasm in chapters 1-3. "The Lord's charg...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) The name Ezekiel means "(whom) God will strengthen" [GESENIUS]; or, "God will prevail" [ROSENMULLER]. His father was Buzi (Eze 1:3), a priest, and he ...

JFB: Ezekiel (Outline) EZEKIEL'S VISION BY THE CHEBAR. FOUR CHERUBIM AND WHEELS. (Eze. 1:1-28) EZEKIEL'S COMMISSION. (Eze 2:1-10) EZEKIEL EATS THE ROLL. IS COMMISSIONED TO ...

TSK: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) The character of Ezekiel, as a Writer and Poet, is thus admirably drawn by the masterly hand of Bishop Lowth: " Ezekiel is much inferior to Jeremiah ...

TSK: Ezekiel 2 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Eze 2:1, Ezekiel’s commission; Eze 2:6, His instruction; Eze 2:9, The roll of his heavy prophecy.

Poole: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) BOOK OF THE PROPHET EZEKIEL THE ARGUMENT EZEKIEL was by descent a priest, and by commission a prophet, and received it from heaven, as will appea...

Poole: Ezekiel 2 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 2 Ezekiel’ s commission, Eze 2:1-5 ; his instructions, Eze 2:6-8 . The roll of heavy judgments spread before him, Eze 2:9,10 .

MHCC: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) Ezekiel was one of the priests; he was carried captive to Chaldea with Jehoiachin. All his prophecies appear to have been delivered in that country, a...

MHCC: Ezekiel 2 (Chapter Introduction) (Eze 2:1-5) The prophet is directed what he is to do. (Eze 2:6-10) And encouraged to be resolute, faithful, and devoted.

Matthew Henry: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Book of the Prophet Ezekiel When we entered upon the writings of the prophets, which speak of the ...

Matthew Henry: Ezekiel 2 (Chapter Introduction) What our Lord Jesus said to St. Paul (Act 26:16) may fitly be applied to the prophet Ezekiel, to whom the same Jesus is here speaking, " Rise and s...

Constable: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) Introduction Title and Writer The title of this book comes from its writer, Ezekiel, t...

Constable: Ezekiel (Outline) Outline I. Ezekiel's calling and commission chs. 1-3 A. The vision of God's glory ch. 1 ...

Constable: Ezekiel Ezekiel Bibliography Ackroyd, Peter R. Exile and Restoration. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1968. ...

Haydock: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) THE PROPHECY OF EZECHIEL. INTRODUCTION. Ezechiel, whose name signifies the strength of God, was of the priestly race, and of the number of t...

Gill: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL This book is rightly placed after Jeremiah; since Ezekiel was among the captives in Chaldea, when prophesied; whereas Jerem...

Gill: Ezekiel 2 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 2 This chapter contains me prophet's call, commission, and instruction to prophesy. The preparation to it is in Eze 2:1; be...

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