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Ezekiel 2:5
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.
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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.
Whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) 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.
"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 Century Version
They may listen, or they may not, since they are a people who have turned against me. But they will know that a prophet has been among them.
They may listen, or they may not, since they are a people who have turned against me. But 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.
"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.
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.
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.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But surely they will not heare, neither in deede will they cease: for they are a rebellious house: yet shall they knowe that there hath bene a Prophet among them.
But surely they will not heare, neither in deede will they cease: for they are a rebellious house: yet shall they knowe that there hath bene a Prophet among them.
New American Standard Bible (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.
"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.
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.
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.
And whether they listen or refuse to listen-for they are a rebellious house-they will know that a prophet has been among them.
Contemporary English Version
Those rebels may not even listen, but at least they will know that a prophet has come to them.
Those rebels may not even listen, but at least they will know that a prophet has come to them.
Complete Jewish Bible
Whether they listen or not, this rebellious house will still know that a prophet has been among them!
Whether they listen or not, this rebellious house will still know that a prophet has been 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.
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.
Easy-to-Read Version
They are people who refuse to obey, so they may not listen to you. But even if they don't stop sinning, at least they will know that there is a prophet living among them.
They are people who refuse to obey, so they may not listen to you. But even if they don't stop sinning, at least they will know that there is a prophet living among them.
George Lamsa Translation
Perhaps they will listen and tremble (for they are a rebellious house), and they shall know that you are a prophet among them.
Perhaps they will listen and tremble (for they are a rebellious house), and they shall know that you are a prophet among them.
Good News Translation
Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them.
Whether those rebels listen to you or not, they will know that a prophet has been among them.
Lexham English 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.
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.
Literal Translation
And they, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear (for they are a rebellious house), yea, they shall know that a prophet has been among them.
And they, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear (for they are a rebellious house), yea, they shall know that a prophet has been among them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
yt whether they be obedient or no (for it is a frauwarde housholde) they maye knowe yet that there hath bene a prophet amonge them.
yt whether they be obedient or no (for it is a frauwarde housholde) they maye knowe yet that there hath bene a prophet amonge 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.
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.
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.
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.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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.
King James Version (1611)
And they, whether they wil heare or whether they will forbeare, (for they are a rebellious house) yet shall know that there hath bene a Prophet among them.
And they, whether they wil heare or whether they will forbeare, (for they are a rebellious house) yet shall know that there hath bene a Prophet among them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And whether they wyll heare or refuse (for they are a rebellious house) yet they may knowe that there hath ben a prophete among them.
And whether they wyll heare or refuse (for they are a rebellious house) yet they may knowe that there hath ben a prophete among them.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
if perauenture nameli thei heren, and if perauenture thei resten, for it is an hous terrynge to wraththe. And thei schulen wite, that a profete is in the myddis of hem.
if perauenture nameli thei heren, and if perauenture thei resten, for it is an hous terrynge to wraththe. And thei schulen wite, that a profete is in the myddis of hem.
Update Bible 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.
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.
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.
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 English Translation
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.
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 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.
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 Life Bible
If they listen or not (for they are sinful people) they will know that a man of God has been among them.
If they listen or not (for they are sinful people) they will know that a man of God has been among them.
New Revised Standard
Whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house), they shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
Whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house), they shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
J.B. Rotherham 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.
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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
If 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.
If 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.
Revised Standard Version
And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that there has been a prophet among them.
And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that there has been a prophet among them.
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.
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.
Contextual Overview
1 "Stand up, son of man," said the voice. "I want to speak with you." 2 The Spirit came into me as he spoke, and he set me on my feet. I listened carefully to his words. 3 "Son of man," he said, "I am sending you to the nation of Israel, a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. They and their ancestors have been rebelling against me to this very day. 4 They are a stubborn and hard-hearted people. But I am sending you to say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!' 5 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.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
whether: Ezekiel 2:7, Ezekiel 3:10, Ezekiel 3:11, Ezekiel 3:27, Matthew 10:12-15, Acts 13:46, Romans 3:3, 2 Corinthians 2:15-17
yet: Ezekiel 3:19, Ezekiel 33:9, Ezekiel 33:33, Luke 10:10-12, John 15:22
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 30:14 - very Deuteronomy 31:19 - a witness 1 Samuel 15:23 - rebellion 1 Kings 14:6 - for I am 2 Kings 5:8 - and he shall Jeremiah 7:2 - Hear Jeremiah 36:21 - And Jehudi Jeremiah 38:21 - this is Ezekiel 11:5 - Speak Ezekiel 12:2 - for Ezekiel 12:9 - the rebellious Ezekiel 17:12 - to the Ezekiel 44:6 - thou shalt say Matthew 11:14 - if Mark 6:20 - feared
Cross-References
Genesis 2:9
The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he placed the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he placed the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:11
The first branch, called the Pishon, flowed around the entire land of Havilah, where gold is found.
The first branch, called the Pishon, flowed around the entire land of Havilah, where gold is found.
Genesis 2:12
The gold of that land is exceptionally pure; aromatic resin and onyx stone are also found there.
The gold of that land is exceptionally pure; aromatic resin and onyx stone are also found there.
Genesis 3:23
So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made.
So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made.
Genesis 4:2
Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground.
Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground.
Genesis 4:12
No longer will the ground yield good crops for you, no matter how hard you work! From now on you will be a homeless wanderer on the earth."
No longer will the ground yield good crops for you, no matter how hard you work! From now on you will be a homeless wanderer on the earth."
Job 5:10
He gives rain for the earth and water for the fields.
He gives rain for the earth and water for the fields.
Psalms 104:14
You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use. You allow them to produce food from the earth—
You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use. You allow them to produce food from the earth—
Psalms 135:7
He causes the clouds to rise over the whole earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from his storehouses.
He causes the clouds to rise over the whole earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from his storehouses.
Jeremiah 14:22
Can any of the worthless foreign gods send us rain? Does it fall from the sky by itself? No, you are the one, O Lord our God! Only you can do such things. So we will wait for you to help us.
Can any of the worthless foreign gods send us rain? Does it fall from the sky by itself? No, you are the one, O Lord our God! Only you can do such things. So we will wait for you to help us.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear,.... Or "cease" y; that is, from hearing, as Jarchi and Kimchi interpret it; or from sinning, as the Targum. The sense is, whether they would hear the word of the Lord, as spoken by the prophet, attend unto it, receive it, and obey it; or whether they would reject it, turn their backs on it, and discontinue hearing it; or whether they would so hear as to leave their sinful course of life, or not: this the prophet could not know beforehand, nor should he be concerned about it, or be discouraged if his ministry should be fruitless; since he could not expect much from them:
(for they [are] a rebellious house); or, "a house of rebellion" z; a most rebellious one; hard of heart, face, and neck:
yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them; so that they were left without excuse, which was the end of the prophet's being sent unto them; there was little or no hope of reclaiming them; but, however, by such a step taken, they could not say that they had no prophet sent to reprove them for their sins, and warn them of their danger; had they, they would have listened to him, and so have escaped the evils that came upon them,
y ××××× "cessaverint", Pagninas, Montanus, Starckius; "desistent", Calvin, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. z ××ת ××¨× "domus rebellionis", Montanus, Calvin, Piscator, Junius & Tremellius, Starckius.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
A rebellious house - A phrase employed continually by Ezekiel in bitter irony, in the place of house of Israel, as much as to say, âHouse no longer of Israel, but of rebellion.â Compare Isaiah 30:9.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ezekiel 2:5. Yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them. — By this they shall be assured of two things:
1. That God in his mercy had given them due warning.
2. That themselves were inexcusable, for not taking it.
