Ezekiel 3:6

"For you are not sent to a people of a strange speech and of a hard language, but to the house of Israel—"

Key Reflection

In Ezekiel 3:6, God tells the prophet that his mission is specifically directed towards the "house of Israel," not distant peoples with unfamiliar languages. This context underscores the divine purpose and the unique calling of the prophet within a specific, chosen people—the Israelites—rather than broader, more dispersed communities. The emphasis on understanding the language and cultural context highlights the intimate relationship between God's message and the linguistic and cultural familiarity of his own people, reinforcing the importance of clear communication in the prophetic mission.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

To many people -To various nations using diverse languages. Surely -The thought is that expressed by our Saviour Himself (margin reference). Some render it: “but I have sent thee unto these; they can hearken” etc.

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