Key-word, “Visions;” Key-verse, 1:1.-Ezekiel, the prophet of the iron harp, remarkable for energy of utterance, was a priest by line of descent. He is a pure seer, who has visions of God. His pen is more conspicuous than his tongue, and his style is vivid and fervid. He sees the glory of the Lord, records its departure from the city and temple because of idolatry and iniquity, and, after national judgments, its return in the latter day, and the national resurrection of Israel. [p. 63] HBS 39.6