Ezekiel 2:1

"Ezekiel."

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 2:1, God commands the prophet to stand, affirming his call and readiness for service. This act of standing symbolizes a new beginning and underscores Ezekiel's role as a messenger of divine truth. The cultural context reflects the importance of physical posture in ancient Near Eastern culture, where standing before another could signify both authority and humility, depending on the relationship between the individuals involved.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Son of man -This phrase (which occurs elsewhere in Scripture) is applied especially to Ezekiel and Daniel, the prophets of the captivity. Ezekiel is thus reminded of his humanity, at the time when he is especially permitted to have contact with God.

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