Bible Chapter Summary
Ezekiel 3 Summary
Eating the Roll and Receiving the Charge
Ezekiel eats the roll, and though it is sweet as honey in his mouth, its message is one of lamentation and judgment. God sends him to the house of Israel despite their stubbornness and impudence, hardening Ezekiel's face and forehead against theirs. Ezekiel becomes a watchman unto the house of Israel, responsible to warn the wicked of death and the righteous of sin, lest their blood be required at his hand. The spirit lifts Ezekiel to Tel-abib where he sits astonished among the captives for seven days before receiving his watchman's charge.
Key themes
Key verses
Ezekiel 3:2-3
“So I opened my mouth, and he caused me to eat that roll.”
Ezekiel 3:17-19
“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”
Ezekiel 3:27
“But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.”
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