Ezekiel 3:14Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Elevated by the spirit and carried by it, he departed in the anguish and turmoil of his soul, reflecting on the wrath of God and pondering the meaning of the vision. Alternatively, he may have been taken away, propelled by the earnestness of his spirit, eager to obey the divine calling. It is important to note that by "spirit," we do not refer to the Holy Spirit but to the human spirit, as evidenced in various scriptures, such as in Isaiah: "From night my spirit morneth unto Thee, O God" (Isaiah 26:9). However, the prophet is not merely transported in spirit, as some might suggest, but in his very body, similar to what is described concerning Habakkuk in the account according to Theodotion (Dan. 14). Further reference can be made to verse 15.

The Spirit elevated me and carried me forward, and I found myself immersed in the conflict of my soul. The favor of the divine Spirit within me enabled me to soar like a bird, navigating the expanse between heaven and earth. The Lord's mighty hand was upon me. This also highlights the same grace of the Spirit.