Eze 3:17 | JFB | STEP | 17. watchman-- Ezekiel alone, among the prophets, is called a "watchman," not merely to sympathize, but to give timely warning of danger to his people where none was suspected. Habakkuk ( ) speaks of standing upon his "watch," but it was only in order to be on the lookout for the manifestation of God's power (so ; ); not as Ezekiel, to act as a watchman to others.

‏ Ezekiel 3:17

17. watchman--Ezekiel alone, among the prophets, is called a "watchman," not merely to sympathize, but to give timely warning of danger to his people where none was suspected. Habakkuk (Ha 2:1) speaks of standing upon his "watch," but it was only in order to be on the lookout for the manifestation of God's power (so Is 52:8; 62:6); not as Ezekiel, to act as a watchman to others.