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But speak My words to them whether they listen or refuse [to listen], for they are rebellious.
Ezekiel 2:7 Meaning and Commentary
Ezekiel 2:7
And thou shall speak my words unto them Not his own words, but those the Lord should put into his mouth. The Targum is,
``and thou shall prophesy the words of my prophecy unto them:''
whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; (See Gill on Ezekiel 2:5); for they are most rebellious; or "rebellion" F3 itself; as the carnal mind is said to be "enmity" itself against God, ( Romans 8:7 ) ; which aggravates their character and state. FOOTNOTES:
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And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious people—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
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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.
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You must speak my words to them, whether they listen or fail to listen, for they are rebellious.
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But you, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not rebel like that rebellious people; open your mouth and eat what I give you.”
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Then I looked, and I saw a hand stretched out to me. In it was a scroll,