Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whether this rebellious group listens to you or not, at least they'll realize that a prophet had appeared in their midst!
New American Standard Bible
As for them,
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Whether they listen or refuse to listen
A Conservative Version
And 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.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
As for them, whether they listen or refuse [to listen]—for they are a rebellious house—yet they will know and be fully aware of the fact that there has been a prophet among them.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And if they will hear, and if they will desist, (for they a house of contradiction,) and they shall know that a prophet was in the midst of them.
King James 2000
And they, whether they will hear, or whether they refuse, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they, whether they listen or whether they fail [to listen], for they [are] a rebellious house, they will know that a prophet was in their midst.
Modern King James verseion
And they, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear; for they are a rebellious house. Yea, they shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that whether they be obedient or no - for it is a froward household - they may know yet that there hath been a Prophet among them.
NET Bible
And as for them, whether they listen or not -- for they are a rebellious house -- they will know that a prophet has been among them.
New Heart English Bible
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.
The Emphasized Bible
And they! whether they will hear or whether they will forbear, for a perverse house, they are, shall then know that la prophet hath been in their midst.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Ministers should give » Fearlessly
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 2:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Call Of Ezekiel To Speak God's Words
4 They're stubborn and strong willed. I'm sending you to them to tell them what the LORD says. 5 Whether this rebellious group listens to you or not, at least they'll realize that a prophet had appeared in their midst! 6 "Now as for you, Son of Man, never be afraid of them or of anything they have to say, because being with them will be like settling down to live among briers, thorn bushes, and scorpions! Don't be afraid of anything they have to say, and don't be awed by their appearance, since they are a rebellious group.
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Cross References
Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak with you, I'll open your mouth so you can say to them, "This is what the Lord GOD says: "As for those who will listen, "Let them listen,' but as for those who refuse, "Let them refuse,' since they're a rebellious group."'"
Ezekiel 33:33
When all of this comes about and you can be sure that it will! they'll learn that a prophet has been in their midst."
Ezekiel 2:7
You are to tell them whatever I have to say to them, whether they listen or not, since they are rebellious."
Matthew 10:12-15
As you enter the house, greet its occupants.
John 15:22
"If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have any sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin.
Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas boldly declared, "We had to speak God's word to you first, but since you reject it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are now going to turn to the gentiles.
Ezekiel 3:10-11
Next, he told me, "Son of Man, take to heart every word that I'm telling you. Listen carefully,
Ezekiel 3:19
If you warn the wicked person, and he doesn't repent of his wickedness or of his wicked behavior, he'll die in his sin, but you will have saved your own life.
Ezekiel 33:9
However, if you warn the wicked to turn from his behavior and he does not do so, he will die in his guilt, and you will have saved yourself."
Luke 10:10-12
But whenever you go into a town and people don't welcome you, go out into its streets and say,
Romans 3:3
What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? Their unfaithfulness cannot cancel God's faithfulness, can it?
2 Corinthians 2:15-17
To God we are the aroma of the Messiah among those who are being saved and among those who are being lost.