As for them, (A)whether they listen or [a]not—for they are a rebellious house—they will (B)know that a prophet has been among them. And as for you, son of man, you are (C)not to fear them nor fear their words, though (D)thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; you are not to fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, since they are a rebellious house. But you shall (E)speak My words to them (F)whether they listen or [b]not, for they are rebellious.

“Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth wide and (G)eat what I am giving you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 2:5 Lit refrain
  2. Ezekiel 2:7 Lit refrain

Ezekiel Prepares for Exile

12 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, you live in the (A)midst of the (B)rebellious house, who (C)have eyes to see but do not see, ears to hear but do not hear; for they are a rebellious house. So as for you, son of man, prepare for yourself baggage for exile and go into exile by day in their sight; that is, go into exile from your place to another place in their sight. (D)Perhaps they will [a]understand, though they are a rebellious house.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 12:3 Or see that they are

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