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Ezekiel 3:8

Ezekiel 3:8
Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and thy forehead strong against their foreheads.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Behold, I have made the, face strong against their faces,.... Not that the prophet should have the same sort of impudence and confidence they had; but that God would "give" (n) him such a face, as it…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I have made ... thy forehead strong - I have given thee a strength superior to theirs; a metaphor taken from horned animals.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ezekiel 3:1-15

These verses are fitly joined by some translators to the foregoing chapter, as being of a piece with it and a continuation of the same vision. The prophets received the word from God that they might…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Ezekiel 3:4-9

The prophet shall be strengthened to perform his hard task

Having taken in the "words" of the Lord (Eze 3:3) there opens up before the prophet a general view of the mission he is sent upon. It is an…