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Ezekiel 2:5
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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 This was the vision of the likeness of the glory of the Lord, and I saw, and I fell upon my face, and I heard the voice of one that spoke, and he said to me: Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak to thee. 2 And the spirit entered into me after that he spoke to me, and he set me upon my feet: and I heard him speaking to me, 3 And saying: Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious people, that hath revolted from me, they, and their fathers, have transgressed my covenant even unto this day. 4 And they to whom I send thee are children of a hard face, and of an obstinate heart: and thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord God: 5 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.
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
And the Lord God brought forth of the ground all manner of trees, fair to behold, and pleasant to eat of: the tree of life also in the midst of paradise: and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
And the Lord God brought forth of the ground all manner of trees, fair to behold, and pleasant to eat of: the tree of life also in the midst of paradise: and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:11
The name of the one is Phison: that is it which compasseth all the land of Hevilath, where gold groweth.
The name of the one is Phison: that is it which compasseth all the land of Hevilath, where gold groweth.
Genesis 2:12
And the gold of that land is very good: there is found bdellium, and the onyx stone.
And the gold of that land is very good: there is found bdellium, and the onyx stone.
Genesis 3:23
And the Lord God sent him out of the paradise of pleasure, to till the earth from which he was taken.
And the Lord God sent him out of the paradise of pleasure, to till the earth from which he was taken.
Genesis 4:2
And again she brought forth his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, and Cain a husbandman.
And again she brought forth his brother Abel. And Abel was a shepherd, and Cain a husbandman.
Genesis 4:12
When thou shalt till it, it shall not yield to thee its fruit: a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be upon the earth.
When thou shalt till it, it shall not yield to thee its fruit: a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be upon the earth.
Job 5:10
Who giveth rain upon the face of the earth, and watereth all things with waters:
Who giveth rain upon the face of the earth, and watereth all things with waters:
Psalms 104:14
(103-14) Bringing forth grass for cattle, and herb for the service of men. That thou mayst bring bread out of the earth:
(103-14) Bringing forth grass for cattle, and herb for the service of men. That thou mayst bring bread out of the earth:
Psalms 135:7
(134-7) He bringeth up clouds from the end of the earth: he hath made lightnings for the rain. He bringeth forth winds out of his stores:
(134-7) He bringeth up clouds from the end of the earth: he hath made lightnings for the rain. He bringeth forth winds out of his stores:
Jeremiah 14:22
Are there any among the graven things of the Gentiles that can send rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou the Lord our God, whom we have looked for? for thou hast made all these things.
Are there any among the graven things of the Gentiles that can send rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou the Lord our God, whom we have looked for? for thou hast made all these things.
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.
