OLD TESTAMENT

Ezekiel 2:1

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He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”

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Verse 1. Face, to adore God. Menochius.—Son of man. Our Saviour, out of humility, takes this title, which no other gave him; as the angel does commonly to this prophet, who was his figure: few else have received it, (Daniel 8:17) but the reason is not known. Worthington.—God here teaches Ezechiel not to boast of the honour shewn to him, since he must always remember that he is but a feeble mortal. Calmet.

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