Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

But speak My words to them whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.

New American Standard Bible

But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious.

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.

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.

Amplified

But you shall speak My words to them whether they will listen or refuse [to listen], 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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And thou shalt speak
דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1142

my words
דּבר 
Dabar 
Usage: 1438

Context Readings

The Call Of Ezekiel To Speak God's Words

6 “But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words, though briers and thorns are beside you and you live among scorpions. Don’t be afraid of their words or be discouraged by the look on their faces, for they are a rebellious house. 7 But speak My words to them whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. 8 “And you, son of man, listen to what I tell you: Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.”


Cross References

Jeremiah 1:7

Then the Lord said to me:

Do not say, “I am only a youth,”
for you will go to everyone I send you to
and speak whatever I tell you.

Ezekiel 3:10

Next He said to me: “Son of man, listen carefully to all My words that I speak to you and take them to heart.

Jeremiah 1:17

“Now, get ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them or I will cause you to cower before them.

Ezekiel 3:17

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.

Jeremiah 23:28

The prophet who has only a dream should recount the dream, but the one who has My word should speak My word truthfully, for what is straw compared to grain?”—this is the Lord’s declaration.

Jeremiah 26:2

“This is what the Lord says: Stand in the courtyard of the Lord’s temple and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all Judah’s cities that are coming to worship there. Do not hold back a word.

Ezekiel 2:5

Whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.

Jonah 3:2

“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach the message that I tell you.”

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

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