the Spirit] That is, Gods Spirit, by which the Prophet was taken up, and corporally transported from the place where he had sn the vision, to the chief residence of his countrey-men, which were captives in Babylon; a thing which did often befall the Prophets, 1 Kings 18:12. 2 Kings 2:16. Acts 8:39. Blessed be] Whereby he signifieth, that Gods glory should not be diminished, although he departed out of his Temple; for this declared, that the Citie and Temple should be destroyed.