1 He said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you." NHEB — Ezekiel 2:1
2 The Spirit entered into me when he spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard him who spoke to me. NHEB — Ezekiel 2:2
3 He said to me, "Son of man, I send you to the house 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. NHEB — Ezekiel 2:3
4 The children are obstinate and hardhearted. I am sending you to them, and you shall tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD.' NHEB — Ezekiel 2:4
5 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. NHEB — Ezekiel 2:5
6 You, son of man, do not be afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you, and you do dwell among scorpions: do not be afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house. NHEB — Ezekiel 2:6
7 You shall speak my words to them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious. NHEB — Ezekiel 2:7
8 But you, son of man, hear what I tell you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house: open your mouth, and eat that which I give you." NHEB — Ezekiel 2:8
9 When I looked, look, a hand was put forth to me; and, look, a written scroll was in it. NHEB — Ezekiel 2:9
10 He spread it before me: and it was written within and without; and there were written in it lamentations, and mourning, and woe. NHEB — Ezekiel 2:10