Ezekiel 2:5

5 And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious people—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

Ezekiel 2:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.
ESV
5 And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that a prophet has been among them.
NLT
5 And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for remember, they are rebels—at least they will know they have had a prophet among them.
MSG
5 They are a defiant bunch. Whether or not they listen, at least they'll know that a prophet's been here.
CSB
5 Whether they listen or refuse [to listen]-for they are a rebellious house-they will know that a prophet has been among them.

Ezekiel 2:5 In-Context

3 He said: “Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me; they and their ancestors have been in revolt against me to this very day.
4 The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and stubborn. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’
5 And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious people—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
6 And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say or be terrified by them, though they are a rebellious people.
7 You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Ezekiel 3:11
  • 2. Ezekiel 3:27
  • 3. S Jeremiah 5:3; Ezekiel 33:33; John 15:22
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