Ezekiel 11:4

4 Therefore, son of man, prophesy against them loudly and clearly.”

Ezekiel 11:4 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 11:4

Therefore prophesy against them
Evil things against them, things that are disagreeable to them; since they flatter themselves with good things, and cry peace and safety, let them know that destruction is coming upon them: or, "concerning them" ^F6; what will befall them, and that it will be otherwise with them than they imagine: prophesy, O son of man;
this is repeated, not only to stir up the prophet to the performance of his work and office, not fearing the faces, and revilings, and mockings of men; but to show the indignation of the Lord at their scoffs and jeers, and the certain accomplishment of what should be predicted.

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FOOTNOTES:

F6 (Mhyle) "de eis", V. L. "super eos", Pagninus, Montanus.

Ezekiel 11:4 In-Context

2 The Spirit said to me, “Son of man, these are the men who are planning evil and giving wicked counsel in this city.

3 They say to the people, ‘Is it not a good time to build houses? This city is like an iron pot. We are safe inside it like meat in a pot. ’

4 Therefore, son of man, prophesy against them loudly and clearly.”

5 Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon me, and he told me to say, “This is what the LORD says to the people of Israel: I know what you are saying, for I know every thought that comes into your minds.

6 You have murdered many in this city and filled its streets with the dead.