Command to stand upon feet inverting Ezekiel's prostration establishes fundamental relationship—address son of man emphasizes humanity and dependence rather than autonomous authority. Standing posture required for receiving commission; prophet must compose himself and assume messenger's stance. I will speak with you connects overwhelming visual theophany to prophetic speech—Ezekiel granted vision to contemplate and message to transmit. Core pattern established: reception of divine vision and speech (often overwhelming) followed by imperative to stand and convey message regardless of audience reception.

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