In what ways does Ezekiel 2:9 connect to other instances of divine revelation? Setting the Scene “Then I looked and saw a hand reaching out to me, and in it was a scroll.” (Ezekiel 2:9) The Scroll Motif Across Scripture • Exodus 31:18 – Tablets “inscribed by the finger of God” handed to Moses • Jeremiah 36:2 – The LORD commands, “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you” • Zechariah 5:1–2 – A “flying scroll” seen in prophetic vision • Revelation 5:1 – A scroll “in the right hand of the One seated on the throne” • Revelation 10:8-10 – John receives and eats the “little scroll” Each instance underscores a common thread: God’s message is delivered in a tangible, written form, emphasizing both its permanence and divine origin. The Hand of God: Direct Transmission • Ezekiel 2:9 – A hand extends the scroll • Jeremiah 1:9 – “Then the LORD reached out His hand and touched my mouth…” • Daniel 10:10 – “A hand touched me and set me trembling…” The literal hand—whether of God or His angel—highlights personal, unmistakable interaction. Revelation is not abstract; it is placed directly into the prophet’s life. Prophetic Commission Parallels • Isaiah 6:6-9 – A burning coal touches Isaiah’s lips, then the commissioning comes • Ezekiel 3:1-3 – Ezekiel eats the scroll to internalize the message • Revelation 10:9-11 – John eats the little scroll before proclaiming prophecy God equips His messengers before sending them, ensuring the Word is both received and embodied. Continuity into the New Covenant • 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed…” • 2 Peter 1:21 – Prophecy comes as men are “carried along by the Holy Spirit” The same God who handed Ezekiel a scroll safeguards the inspiration and authority of every subsequent Scripture. Why These Connections Matter • They affirm the literal reliability of the biblical record—God truly speaks and writes. • They reveal a cohesive pattern: written revelation, divine hand, prophet’s commission. • They remind us that God’s Word is meant to be received, internalized, and proclaimed—then and now. |
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