Translations
Original
Notes
Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!: In the Hebrew text, this sentence is difficult. It appears in an unexpected place, and its grammar is unusual. Because of this, translators are not certain how best to understand it.
The Berean Standard Bible includes an alternate reading in a footnote: “sound behind me as the glory of the LORD rose from its place!” This alternate reading comes from changing one Hebrew letter. A small change like this is called an emendation (a suggested correction to the copied text).
If this alternate reading is followed, the sentence describes a loud sound as the glory of the Lord rises or moves. If the traditional wording is followed, the sentence is a statement of praise. Both readings are based on the Hebrew text, but they understand one letter differently.
Old Testament prophetic books often begin with a “call narrative.” A call narrative describes how God chose and sent a prophet to serve in this role (for example, Jeremiah 1:4–19).
This account showed that the prophet’s message was legitimate. It made clear that the prophet spoke as the Lord’s ambassador (a representative sent with authority). The call narrative also introduced important themes that the book would explain more fully later.
In Ezekiel, the call narrative focuses on the Lord’s coming judgment on his people.
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
God: Glory of Praise in Heaven Praise is Due to God on Account of His Glory Prophets: Inspiration of