ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ezek 4:4
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Ezek 4:4

4:4 place the punishment. The dual nature of the prophetic office—representing God to the people and the people to God—is seen in the second half of the symbolic action. Now the prophet represents the people and bears their sin (cf. Ex. 32:30–32; Rom. 9:3).