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, ‘Thus says the Lord Yahweh.’ 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 do 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.
World English Bible (public domain)
“And he said to me, 'Son of man, I send you to the people of Israel, to nations of rebels, who have rebelled against me. They and their fathers have transgressed against me to this very day.'”
Ezekiel 2:3
Summary
In Ezekiel chapter 2, the prophet Ezekiel is called by God and commissioned to be a messenger to the rebellious nation of Israel. The chapter begins with the Spirit of God entering Ezekiel as he is commanded to stand and listen to God's words. Ezekiel is to speak to the Israelites, who are described as a stubborn and rebellious people. Despite their resistance, he is charged to deliver God's message faithfully, whether they listen or not. This highlights the persistence of God's communication with His people, seeking to reach them and call them back to Him. Ezekiel's role as a prophet is underscored by his loyalty to God's commands over people's responses. A significant theme in this chapter is the authority and holiness of God's word, which must be proclaimed regardless of human obstinance. The image of a scroll with words of lamentation and mourning serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of remaining in rebellion against God. Overall, this chapter emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in mission, trusting in the power of God's Spirit to accomplish His purposes through His servant. It sets the tone for Ezekiel's prophetic ministry as one of obedience in the face of opposition, highlighting God's relentless pursuit of His people.
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