The opening words, The worn of the Lord came to me, imply an interval of passivity and silence. One conscious burst of inspiration came to an end, and was followed, after a time, by another.
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Ezekiel 12:17
Ezekiel 12:17
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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