Ezekiel 2:5 Parallel Translations

Whether these rebellious people listen or not, they will realize that a prophet has been among them.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

And they, if they give ear to you or if they do not give ear (for they are an uncontrolled people), will see that there has been a prophet among them.

DBY:

And they, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear for they are a rebellious house yet shall they know that there hath been a prophet among them.

ERV:

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.

JPS:

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.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

They, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house), yet shall know that there has been a prophet among them.

YLT:

and they -- whether they hear, or whether they forbear, for a rebellious house they are -- have known that a prophet hath been in their midst.

Ezekiel 2:5 Cross References

XREF:

Ezekiel 2:7 "But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious.

Ezekiel 3:11 "Go to the exiles, to the sons of your people, and speak to them and tell them, whether they listen or not, 'Thus says the Lord GOD.'"

Ezekiel 3:27 "But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth and you will say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD.' He who hears, let him hear; and he who refuses, let him refuse; for they are a rebellious house.

Ezekiel 33:33 "So when it comes to pass-- as surely it will-- then they will know that a prophet has been in their midst."

Matthew 10:12 "As you enter the house, give it your greeting.

Luke 10:10 "But whatever city you enter and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say,

Luke 10:11 Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet we wipe off in protest against you; yet be sure of this, that the kingdom of God has come near.'

John 15:22 "If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin.

Acts 13:46 Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, "It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first; since you repudiate it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:5 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they [are] a rebellious house,) yet shall know that {d} there hath been a prophet among them.
(d) This declares on the one part God's great affection toward his people, that despite their rebellion, yet he will send his prophets among them, and admonishes his ministers on the other part that they cease not to do their duty, though the people are never so obstinate: for the word of God will be either to their salvation or greater condemnation.

WES:

2:5 Shall know - They that obey shall know by the good I will do them, those that will not, by the evil which I will bring upon them.

MHC:

2:1-5 Lest Ezekiel should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, he is put in mind that still he is a son of man, a weak, mortal creature. As Christ usually called himself the Son of man, it was also an honourable distinction. Ezekiel's posture showed reverence, but his standing up would be a posture of greater readiness and fitness for business. God will speak to us, when we stand ready to do what he commands us. As Ezekiel had not strength of his own, the Spirit entered into him. God is graciously pleased to work in us whatever he requires of us. The Holy Spirit sets us upon our feet, by inclining our wills to our duty. Thus, when the Lord calls upon the sinner to awake, and attend to the concerns of his soul, the Spirit of life and grace comes with the call. Ezekiel is sent with a message to the children of Israel. Many might treat his message with contempt, yet they should know by the event that a prophet had been sent to them. God will be glorified, and his word made honourable, whether it be a savour of life unto life, or of death unto death.

CONC:

Ear Fail Forbear House-they Listen Midst Not-for Prophet Rebellious Refuse Uncontrolled Whether Yet

Ear Fail Forbear Hear House Midst Prophet Rebellious Refuse Uncontrolled Whether

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