- Who is the “mortal” (ben adam) in Ezekiel 4:1?
- What is the symbolism of the action in Ezekiel 4:2-3?
- Left designates north and, if so, how would Ezekiel 4:4 be pertinent to Israel in geographic terms?
- What is the significance of the prophet “bearing the punishment of the House of Israel?”
- In Ezekiel 4:6, the right side represents the south (Judea). Would there be some reason why the number of days is fewer than for the House of Israel?
- How do Ezekiel 4:8-12 lead into Ezekiel 4:13?
- In the final analysis (Ezekiel 4:13), what is the source of the exile?
- What does Ezekiel find objectionable in all the instructions given to him and why (Ezekiel 4:14)?
- Is there a response to Ezekiel’s plaint?
- What would this exchange indicate as to the dietary regulations which obtained at the time?
- Would Ezekiel 4:16 indicate that these passages refer to the period before 586 B.C.E. or subsequent thereto?
- In Ezekiel 4:17, reference is made to “transgression” (or “iniquity”). To what does this refer?
