Ezekiel 11:4

4 Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

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 Then said he to me, Son of man, these [are] the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city:

3 Who say, [It is] not near; let us build houses: this [city is] the caldron, and we [are] the flesh.

4 Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man.

5 And the spirit of the LORD fell upon me, and said to me, Speak; Thus saith the LORD; Thus have ye said, O house of Israel: for I know the things that come into your mind, [every one of] them.

6 Ye have multiplied your slain in this city, and ye have filled its streets with the slain.