📖 Ezekiel — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Ezekiel 2:1 And he said unto me, RSon of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.
Ezekiel 2:2 And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.
Ezekiel 2:3 And he said unto me, Son of man, RI send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious Tnation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day.
Ezekiel 2:4 For Rthey are Timpudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 2:5 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) Ryet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.
Ezekiel 2:6 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though RTbriers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Ezekiel 2:7 And Rthou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are Tmost rebellious.
Ezekiel 2:8 But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: Ropen thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.
Ezekiel 2:9 And when I looked, behold, Ran hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
Ezekiel 2:10 And he Rspread it before me; and it was written within and without: and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezekiel 2:1–4 — The Spirit raises a commissioned messenger
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The voice addresses Ezekiel as son of man, and the spirit sets him on his feet. He is sent to rebellious Israel to speak what the Lord commands.
Key Truth: Depend on God’s enabling rather than self-sufficiency.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And he said unto me, ____ of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak …” (Ezekiel 2:1)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For they are impudent ____ and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou …” (Ezekiel 2:4)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For they are ____ children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and …” (Ezekiel 2:4)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezekiel 2:5–7 — Speak despite the hearers’ resistance
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Whether Israel hears or refuses, a prophet has been among them. Briars, thorns, and scorpions picture the hostile setting, yet Ezekiel is told not to fear words or looks.
Key Truth: Keep faithfulness distinct from popular acceptance.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And thou shalt speak my words unto them, ____ they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they …” (Ezekiel 2:7)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And thou, ____ of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid …” (Ezekiel 2:6)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And thou shalt speak my ____ unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will …” (Ezekiel 2:7)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ezekiel 2:8–10 — The messenger must first receive the word
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Ezekiel is warned not to share the people’s rebellion and is commanded to eat what God gives. A scroll written on both sides contains lamentations, mourning, and woe.
Key Truth: Receive the word before speaking it to others.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “But thou, ____ of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not …” (Ezekiel 2:8)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when I ____ , behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, …” (Ezekiel 2:9)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ it before me; and it was written within and without: …” (Ezekiel 2:10)
Find it in Ezekiel 2:10 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Jeremiah 1:7 — Jeremiah likewise must speak the words he is commanded.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What truth must you first receive before you can share it faithfully?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which summary best distinguishes Ezekiel 2:1–4 (The Spirit raises a commissioned messenger) from the chapter’s other sections?
2. Which summary best distinguishes Ezekiel 2:5–7 (Speak despite the hearers’ resistance) from the chapter’s other sections?
3. Which summary best distinguishes Ezekiel 2:8–10 (The messenger must first receive the word) from the chapter’s other sections?
4. What should the hostility surrounding Ezekiel not determine?
5. How is the messenger’s own obedience distinguished from his hearers’ rebellion?
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