Ezekiel 3:23

23 Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of Yahweh stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face.

Ezekiel 3:23 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 3:23

Then I arose and went forth into the plain
He was obedient to the heavenly vision, which was owing to the hand of the Lord being upon him; the power of the Spirit and grace of God influences and engages to obedience; he went forth where he was ordered, though he knew not what would be said to him, or what he should see there: and, behold, the glory of the Lord stood there;
the glorious Person described in ( Ezekiel 1:26-28 ) ; as the glory which I saw by the river of Chebar;
( Ezekiel 1:1-3:27 ) ( 28:1-26 ) ; which vision was repeated for greater certainty, and to confirm the prophecies delivered to him, and to encourage him in the performance of his office: and I fell on my face;
as he did before, when he first saw this glorious object, ( Ezekiel 1:28 ) .

Ezekiel 3:23 In-Context

21 Nevertheless if you warn the righteous man, that the righteous not sin, and he does not sin, he shall surely live, because he took warning; and you have delivered your soul.

22 The hand of Yahweh was there on me; and he said to me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with you.

23 Then I arose, and went forth into the plain: and, behold, the glory of Yahweh stood there, as the glory which I saw by the river Chebar; and I fell on my face.

24 Then the Spirit entered into me, and set me on my feet; and he spoke with me, and said to me, Go, shut yourself within your house.

25 But you, son of man, behold, they shall lay bands on you, and shall bind you with them, and you shall not go out among them: