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Prophecy Changes In Exile
- Exilic prophets shift tone from warning to hope because prevention is too late.
- Ezekiel's mission centers on strengthening a people tempted to despair in exile.
Name Shapes Mission
- Ezekiel's name literally means 'God strengthens' and frames his prophetic role.
- His message both requires personal resilience and offers strength to the exiled community.
Apocalypse Is Present-Focused
- Apocalyptic literature uses images and symbols to convey present hope, not just future predictions.
- Ezekiel employs apocalyptic forms to help the exiles understand their present situation.