Ezekiel 12:7Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

What was commanded of him, he attests to having fulfilled in practice, and there is no necessity to interpret this in relation to any existing opinions concerning the prior explanations. It is noteworthy that while Jeremiah was prophesying in Jerusalem, Ezekiel was delivering his messages in Babylon. The prophecy from Jeremiah was directed toward the captives, while Ezekiel’s was for those residing in Jerusalem. This dual prophecy illustrates the sovereignty of the one God across diverse lands, ensuring that the listeners recognize that the events affecting the people were not governed by the might of idols, but rather by the decree of the Lord.