Parallel Verses
Amplified
But you shall speak My words to them whether they will listen or refuse [to listen], for they are [most] rebellious.
New American Standard Bible
But you shall
King James Version
And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious.
Holman Bible
But speak My words to them whether they listen or refuse to listen,
International Standard Version
You are to tell them whatever I have to say to them, whether they listen or not, since they are rebellious."
A Conservative Version
And thou shall speak my words to them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, for they are most rebellious.
American Standard Version
And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.
Bible in Basic English
And you are to give them my words, if they give ear to you or if they do not: for they are uncontrolled.
Darby Translation
And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear; for they are rebellious.
Julia Smith Translation
And speak my word to them, if they will hear and if they will desist: for they are contradiction.
King James 2000
And you shall speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they refuse: for they are most rebellious.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And you must speak my words to them whether they listen or whether they fail [to listen], for they [are] rebellious.
Modern King James verseion
And you shall speak My Words to them, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear, for they are rebellious.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
See that thou speak my words unto them, whether they be obedient or not, for they are obstinate.
NET Bible
You must speak my words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious.
New Heart English Bible
You shall speak my words to them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.
The Emphasized Bible
Thou shalt therefore speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear For perverse, they are!
Webster
And thou shalt speak my words to them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious.
World English Bible
You shall speak my words to them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.
Youngs Literal Translation
And thou hast spoken My words unto them, whether they hear or whether they forbear, for they are rebellious.
Themes
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Ministers should give » Fearlessly
Speak the word » The bible contains the message to be delivered
The bible » Purpose » It contains the message to be delivered
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 2:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Call Of Ezekiel To Speak God's Words
6 And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words; though briars and thorns are all around you and you sit among scorpions, neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house. 7 But you shall speak My words to them whether they will listen or refuse [to listen], for they are [most] rebellious. 8 “As for you, son of man, listen to what I say to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.”
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7
But the Lord said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am [only] a young man,’
Because everywhere I send you, you shall go,
And whatever I command you, you shall speak.
Ezekiel 3:10
Moreover, He said to me, “Son of man, receive into your heart all My words which I will speak to you and hear with your ears (listen closely).
Jeremiah 1:17
But you [Jeremiah],
Ezekiel 3:17
“Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.
Jeremiah 23:28
The prophet who has a dream may tell his dream; but he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat [for nourishment]?” says the Lord.
Jeremiah 26:2
“Thus says the Lord, ‘Stand in the court of the Lord’s house [Jeremiah], and speak to all [the people of] the cities of Judah who have come to worship in the Lord’s house all the words that I have commanded you to speak to them. Do not omit a word!
Ezekiel 2:5
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.
Jonah 3:2
“Go to Nineveh the great city and declare to it the message which I am going to tell you.”
Matthew 28:20