- Again, who is speaking to the prophet as stated? What is the assumption as to the speaker?
- The Scroll is “consumed.” Is this poetic or literal?
- In Ezekiel 3:3, there is reference to the prophet’s viscera being filled by this Scroll. What is the actual meaning and why does the Scroll appear to be as sweet as honey?
- While rebellious, nevertheless the Israelites are looked upon as an intelligent or somewhat dull folk?
- But, nevertheless (Ezekiel 3:7), intelligent or otherwise, will the Israelites listen to Ezekiel?
- In order to confront this stiff-foreheaded people (Ezekiel 3:7), what is provided the prophet (Ezekiel 3:8)?
- In Ezekiel 3:9, the prophet is again urged not to – ?
- Whether or not the group will listen to the prophet, what is his responsibility (Ezekiel 3:11)?
- Is Ezekiel 3:12 to be understood literally?
- Does any part of Ezekiel 3:12 resound in the current tefillah liturgy?
- To what do the wings refer (Ezekiel 3:13) in the earlier text of the volume?
- What might the meaning be of the phrase “God’s hand was strong upon me” (Ezekiel 3:14)?
- What is one of the centers of the exile as related in Ezekiel 3:15?
- And, after seven days, what is God’s word to the prophet (for in Ezekiel 3:16 the speaker is identified)?
- Has the prophet delayed too long in speaking to the people (Ezekiel 3:18)?
- And, in Ezekiel 3:19-21, what is the result in terms of the responsibility of the prophet which, by virtue of his delay, he has not fulfilled?
- Since the prophet has not spoken in the Tel Aviv, where is he brought now?
- What does the prophet see (Ezekiel 3:23) in the valley?
- And, in Ezekiel 3:24 what experience is repeated that has been narrated earlier in the text?
- Does Ezekiel 3:27 indicate that there is hope for the exiles to listen to the prophet: some? none? Irrespective, does this free the prophet from his charge?
