And he said unto me,
Son of man, stand upon your feet, and I will speak unto you.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Face, to adore God. (Menochius)
Son of man. Our Saviour, out of humility, takes this title, which no other gave him; as the angel does commonly to this prophet, who was his figure: few else have received it, (Daniel viii. 17.) but the reason is not known. (Worthington)
God here teaches Ezechiel not to boast of the honour shown to him, since he must always remember that he is but a feeble mortal. (Calmet)