Ezekiel 2:5

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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.

Literal

And they, whether they hear, or whether they refuse—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been in their midst.

Latin

…si forte vel ipsi audiant, et si forte quiescant, quoniam domus exasperans est: et scient quia propheta fuerit in medio eorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Ezekiel 2:4–5

Israel was stubborn and hard-hearted (unwilling to listen and obey). They would not listen to Ezekiel. His message would not show results right away. However, they would later know that a prophet had been among them speaking God’s word.

Ezekiel 2:1–10

Being a prophet was not a career that someone chose. It was also not a role passed down from father to son, as the priesthood was.

God himself called prophets to their task. Because of this, many prophets included the story of their call in their writings (see, for example, Isaiah 6; Jeremiah 1:4–19; Jonah 1:1–2).

Ezekiel 1:1–3:27

Old Testament prophetic books often begin with a “call narrative.” A call narrative describes how God chose and sent a prophet to serve in this role (for example, Jeremiah 1:4–19).

This account showed that the prophet’s message was legitimate. It made clear that the prophet spoke as the Lord’s ambassador (a representative sent with authority). The call narrative also introduced important themes that the book would explain more fully later.

In Ezekiel, the call narrative focuses on the Lord’s coming judgment on his people.

Theme notes and profiles

Ezekiel The Son of Man

Events

Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC

Related verses

Ezekiel 33:33
So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”
Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you are to tell them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ Whoever listens, let him listen; and whoever refuses, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.
Matthew 10:12–15
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
John 15:22
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.
Luke 10:10–12
But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare,
Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
Ezekiel 2:7
But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
Romans 3:3
What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?
2 Corinthians 2:15–17
For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
Ezekiel 3:19
But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself.
Ezekiel 33:9
But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life.
Ezekiel 3:10–11
“Son of man,” He added, “listen carefully to all the words I speak to you, and take them to heart.

Glossary

Ezekiel (Person) Ezekiel, Book of Prophet, Prophetess

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Church: Backslidden Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Nation: Chastised National Sins: Ministers should Testify Against Prophets: Inspiration of Rebellion Against God: Ministers: Sent to Those Guilty of Reproof: Ministers should Give: Fearlessly Titles and Names of the Wicked: Rebellious House

Ezekiel 2:5

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