6 'And thou, son of man, thou art not afraid of them, yea, of their words thou art not afraid, for briers and thorns are with thee, and near scorpions thou art dwelling, of their words thou art not afraid, and of their faces thou art not affrighted, for they 'are' a rebellious house, 7 And thou hast spoken My words unto them, whether they hear or whether they forbear, for they 'are' rebellious. 8 'And thou, son of man, hear that which I am speaking unto thee: Thou art not rebellious like the rebellious house, open thy mouth, and eat that which I am giving unto thee.' 9 And I look, and lo, a hand 'is' sent forth unto me, and lo, in it a roll of a book, 10 and He spreadeth it before me, and it is written in front and behind, and written on it 'are' lamentations, and mourning, and wo!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 2:6-10
Commentary on Ezekiel 2:6-10
(Read Ezekiel 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, and their end is to be burned. The prophet must be faithful to the souls of those to whom he was sent. All who speak from God to others, must obey his voice. The discoveries of sin, and the warnings of wrath, should be matter of lamentation. And those acquainted with the word of God, will clearly perceive it is filled with woe to impenitent sinners; and that all the precious promises of the gospel are for the repenting, believing servants of the Lord.