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Ezekiel 2

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1He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.” 2The Spirit entered into me when he spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard him who spoke to me. 3He said to me, “Son of man, I send you to the children of Israel, to a nation of rebels who have rebelled against me. They and their fathers have transgressed against me even to this very day. 4The children are impudent and stiff-hearted. I am sending you to them, and you shall tell them, ‘This is what the Lord Yahweh says.’ 5They, whether they will hear, or whether they will refuse—for they are a rebellious house—yet they will know that there has been a prophet among them. 6You, son of man, don’t be afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you dwell among scorpions. Don’t be afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house. 7You shall speak my words to them, whether they will hear or whether they will refuse; for they are most rebellious. 8But you, son of man, hear what I tell you. Don’t be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth, and eat that which I give you.” 9When I looked, behold, a hand was stretched out to me; and behold, a scroll of a book was in it. 10He spread it before me. It was written within and without; and lamentations, mourning, and woe were written in it.

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Overview

Ezekiel Chapter 2 marks the beginning of the prophet Ezekiel's commission from God. The chapter opens with a powerful vision of God's glory, where Ezekiel sees a figure resembling a man, surrounded by brightness and fire. This divine encounter emphasizes the holiness and majesty of God, setting the stage for the serious message that Ezekiel is called to deliver. God speaks directly to Ezekiel, commanding him to stand up and listen, indicating the importance of the message he is about to receive. This moment highlights the authority of God's word and the weight of the prophetic calling.

God then commissions Ezekiel as a prophet to the people of Israel, who are described as a rebellious nation. He is instructed to speak God's words to them, regardless of whether they listen or refuse. The chapter emphasizes the stubbornness of the people, who are likened to thorns and briars, illustrating their resistance to God's message. Despite their hard hearts, God assures Ezekiel that he will be strengthened and that he must not be afraid of their opposition. This chapter serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by prophets and the necessity of faithfulness in delivering God's truth, even in the face of rejection. Ezekiel's role is crucial in conveying God's judgment and hope to a wayward people, reinforcing the theme of God's relentless pursuit of His people.

Overall, Ezekiel 2 sets the tone for the prophetic ministry that follows, emphasizing the seriousness of God's call and the urgency of His message to a rebellious nation. #Ezekiel #Prophet #Commission #Rebellion #GodsMessage

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  1. Zechariah 5:1-2v9Both Zechariah 5:1-2 and Ezekiel 2:9-10 describe visions involving scrolls. In Zechariah, the flying scroll represents judgment, while in Ezekiel, the scroll contains lamentations and woes, symbolizing God's message of judgment.

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