Ezekiel 2:7 · KJV

"And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵And 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.

⁶And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.

⁷And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious.

⁸But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.

⁹And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when faced with rejection?

What does speaking the truth mean for you?

When have you felt rebellious against guidance?

Life Application

faith

Be bold in sharing your beliefs, even when faced with opposition.

relationships

Consider how you communicate difficult truths to those you care about.

People in This Verse

EzekielOT

A prophet who ministered to the exiles in Babylon, known for his vivid visions and messages from God.

First appearance: Ezekiel 1:1

Places in This Verse

Israel(Israel today)

The ancient kingdom where the Israelites lived, now a modern nation. It was the center of God's covenant with His people.

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