Ezekiel 2:8

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

As for you, son of man, listen to what I am saying to you: Do not rebel like that rebellious house! Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.”

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  • Rev 10:9 : 9 So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little scroll. He said to me,“Take the scroll and eat it. It will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.”
  • Isa 50:5 : 5 The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me clearly; I have not rebelled, I have not turned back.
  • Jer 15:16 : 16 As your words came to me I drank them in, and they filled my heart with joy and happiness because I belong to you, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies.
  • Ezek 3:1-3 : 1 He said to me,“Son of man, eat what you see in front of you– eat this scroll– and then go and speak to the house of Israel.” 2 So I opened my mouth and he fed me the scroll. 3 He said to me,“Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll I am giving to you.” So I ate it, and it was sweet like honey in my mouth.
  • Ezek 3:10 : 10 And he said to me,“Son of man, take all my words that I speak to you to heart and listen carefully.
  • 1 Tim 4:14-16 : 14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you. 15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress. 16 Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
  • 1 Pet 5:3 : 3 And do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.
  • Lev 10:3 : 3 Moses then said to Aaron,“This is what the LORD spoke:‘Among the ones close to me I will show myself holy, and in the presence of all the people I will be honored.’” So Aaron kept silent.
  • Num 20:10-13 : 10 Then Moses and Aaron gathered the community together in front of the rock, and he said to them,“Listen, you rebels, must we bring water out of this rock for you?” 11 Then Moses raised his hand, and struck the rock twice with his staff. And water came out abundantly. So the community drank, and their beasts drank too. 12 The Lord’s Judgment Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron,“Because you did not trust me enough to show me as holy before the Israelites, therefore you will not bring this community into the land I have given them.” 13 These are the waters of Meribah, because the Israelites contended with the LORD, and his holiness was maintained among them.
  • Num 20:24 : 24 “Aaron will be gathered to his ancestors, for he will not enter into the land I have given to the Israelites because both of you rebelled against my word at the waters of Meribah.
  • 1 Kgs 13:21-22 : 21 So he cried out to the prophet who had come from Judah,“This is what the LORD has said,‘You have rebelled against the LORD’s instruction and have not obeyed the command the LORD your God gave you. 22 You went back. You ate food. And you drank water in the place of which he had said to you,“Eat no food. Drink no water.” Therefore your corpse will not be buried in your ancestral tomb.’”

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    1He said to me,“Son of man, eat what you see in front of you– eat this scroll– and then go and speak to the house of Israel.”

    2So I opened my mouth and he fed me the scroll.

    3He said to me,“Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your belly with this scroll I am giving to you.” So I ate it, and it was sweet like honey in my mouth.

    4He said to me,“Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak my words to them.

    5For you are not being sent to a people of unintelligible speech and difficult language, but to the house of Israel–

  • Ezek 3:25-27
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    25As for you, son of man, they will put ropes on you and tie you up with them, so you cannot go out among them.

    26I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be silent and unable to reprove them, for they are a rebellious house.

    27But when I speak with you, I will loosen your tongue and you must say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’ Those who listen will listen, but the indifferent will refuse, for they are a rebellious house.

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    1Ezekiel’s Commission He said to me,“Son of man, stand on your feet and I will speak with you.”

    2As he spoke to me, a wind came into me and stood me on my feet, and I heard the one speaking to me.

    3He said to me,“Son of man, I am sending you to the house of Israel, to rebellious nations who have rebelled against me; both they and their fathers have revolted against me to this very day.

    4The people to whom I am sending you are obstinate and hard-hearted, and you must say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says.’

    5And as for them, whether they listen or not– for they are a rebellious house– they will know that a prophet has been among them.

    6But you, son of man, do not fear them, and do not fear their words– even though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions– do not fear their words and do not be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house!

    7You must speak my words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious.

  • Ezek 3:10-11
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    10And he said to me,“Son of man, take all my words that I speak to you to heart and listen carefully.

    11Go to the exiles, to your fellow countrymen, and speak to them– say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says,’ whether they pay attention or not.”

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    1Previewing the Exile The LORD’s message came to me:

    2“Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear, because they are a rebellious house.

    3“Therefore, son of man, pack up your belongings as if for exile. During the day, while they are watching, pretend to go into exile. Go from where you live to another place. Perhaps they will understand, although they are a rebellious house.

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    9Then I looked and realized a hand was stretched out to me, and in it was a written scroll.

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    8The LORD’s message came to me in the morning:

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    17“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must give them a warning from me.

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    22Then you will do as I have done: You will not cover your lip or eat food brought by others.

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    7“As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must warn them on my behalf.

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    4Therefore, prophesy against them! Prophesy, son of man!”

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    19If you have a willing attitude and obey, then you will again eat the good crops of the land.

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    17The LORD’s message came to me:

    18“Son of man, eat your bread with trembling, and drink your water with anxious shaking.

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    17The LORD’s message came to me:

  • Isa 28:23
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    23Pay attention and listen to my message! Be attentive and listen to what I have to say!

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    6Say to the rebellious, to the house of Israel,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Enough of all your abominable practices, O house of Israel!