Ezekiel 2:9
And looking, I saw a hand stretched out to me, and I saw the roll of a book in it;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
In Context
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:9Then the Lord put out his hand, touching my mouth; and the Lord said to me, See, I have put my words in your mouth:
Ezekiel 3:1And he said to me, Son of man, take this roll for your food, and go and say my words to the children of Israel.
Daniel 5:5In that very hour the fingers of a man's hand were seen, writing opposite the support for the light on the white wall of the king's house, and the king saw the part of the hand which was writing.
Daniel 10:16Then one whose form was like the sons of men put his finger on my lips; and opening my mouth, I said to him who was before me, O my lord, because of the vision my pains have come on me, and I have no more strength.
Hebrews 10:7Then I said, See, I have come to do your pleasure, O God (as it is said of me in the roll of the book).
Revelation 10:8And the voice came to me again from heaven, saying, Go, take the book which is open in the hand of the angel who has his place on the sea and on the earth.
Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 2:7-10
The Prophet Cautioned Not to Fear; Charge Given to the Prophet. ( b. c. 595.) 6 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. 7 And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious. 8 But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not… Read the whole commentary →