Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And whether they listen or fail to listen—for they are a rebellious people—they will know that a prophet has been among them. New Living Translation And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for remember, they are rebels—at least they will know they have had a prophet among them. English Standard Version And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that a prophet has been among them. Berean Standard Bible And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. King James Bible 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. New King James Version As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse—for they are a rebellious house—yet they will know that a prophet has been among them. New American Standard Bible As for them, whether they listen or not—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. NASB 1995 “As for them, whether they listen or not— for they are a rebellious house— they will know that a prophet has been among them. NASB 1977 “As for them, whether they listen or not—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. Legacy Standard Bible As for them, whether they listen or whether they refuse—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible Whether they listen or refuse to listen —for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been 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. Contemporary English Version Those rebels may not even listen, but at least they will know that a prophet has come to them. English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whether these rebellious people listen or not, they will realize that a prophet has been among them. Good News Translation Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them. 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! Majority Standard Bible And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been 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. Webster's Bible Translation 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 refuse—for they are a rebellious house—yet they will know that there has been a prophet among them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they—whether they hear, or whether they refrain, for they [are] a house of rebellion—have known that a prophet has been in their midst. Young's 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. Smith's Literal 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf so be they at least will hear, and if so be they will forbear, for they are a provoking house: and they shall know that there hath been a prophet in the midst of them. Catholic Public Domain Version Perhaps it may be that they will hear, and perhaps they may be quieted. For they are a provoking house. And they shall know that there has been a prophet in their midst. New American Bible And whether they hear or resist—they are a rebellious house—they shall know that a prophet has been among them. New Revised Standard Version Whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house), they shall know that there has been a prophet among them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePerhaps they will listen and tremble (for they are a rebellious house), and they shall know that you are a prophet among them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Perhaps they shall hear and they shall be moved, because they are a rebellious household, and they shall know that you are a Prophet in their midst OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation Whether then indeed they shall hear or fear. (for it is a provoking house,) yet they shall know that thou art a prophet in the midst of them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ezekiel's Call…4They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ 5And whether they listen or refuse to listen— for they are a rebellious house— they will know that a prophet has been among them. 6But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.… Cross References Jeremiah 1:7-8 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Matthew 10:14-15 And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. / Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. Luke 10:10-12 But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare, / ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’ / I tell you, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town. John 12:37-41 Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. / This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: ... Acts 28:25-27 They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Jeremiah 7:27 When you tell them all these things, they will not listen to you. When you call to them, they will not answer. Isaiah 30:9-11 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” Matthew 13:14-15 In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Mark 6:11 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that place, as a testimony against them.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Jeremiah 25:4-7 And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ... Isaiah 65:2 All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations, Romans 10:21 But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. Treasury of Scripture 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. whether Ezekiel 1:7 And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. Ezekiel 3:10,11,27 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak unto thee receive in thine heart, and hear with thine ears… Matthew 10:12-15 And when ye come into an house, salute it… yet Ezekiel 3:19 Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. Ezekiel 33:9,33 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul… Luke 10:10-12 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, … Jump to Previous Ear Fail Forbear Hear House Midst Prophet Rebellious Refuse Uncontrolled WhetherJump to Next Ear Fail Forbear Hear House Midst Prophet Rebellious Refuse Uncontrolled WhetherEzekiel 2 1. Ezekiel's commission6. His instruction 9. The scroll of his heavy prophecy And whether they listen or refuse to listen This phrase captures the duality of human response to divine messages. The Hebrew root for "listen" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just hearing but also understanding and obeying. The phrase suggests that God's message, delivered through His prophet, demands a response. Historically, Israel often vacillated between obedience and rebellion, reflecting the broader human condition. This duality underscores the freedom God grants humanity to choose their path, yet it also highlights the accountability that comes with such freedom. for they are a rebellious house they will know that a prophet has been among them Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And whetherאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not they וְהֵ֙מָּה֙ (wə·hêm·māh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They listen יִשְׁמְע֣וּ (yiš·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently or וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not refuse to listen— יֶחְדָּ֔לוּ (yeḥ·dā·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle for כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הֵ֑מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They are a rebellious מְרִ֖י (mə·rî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4805: Bitterness, rebellion, bitter, rebellious house— בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house they will know וְיָ֣דְע֔וּ (wə·yā·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction a prophet נָבִ֖יא (nā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet has been הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be among them. בְתוֹכָֽם׃ (ḇə·ṯō·w·ḵām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Links Ezekiel 2:5 NIVEzekiel 2:5 NLT Ezekiel 2:5 ESV Ezekiel 2:5 NASB Ezekiel 2:5 KJV Ezekiel 2:5 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 2:5 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 2:5 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 2:5 French Bible Ezekiel 2:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 2:5 They whether they will hear or whether (Ezek. 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