Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
As for 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.
Holman Bible
Whether they listen or refuse to listen
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!
A Conservative 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.
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.
Amplified
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.
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.
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.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
And they, whether they will hear, or whether they refuse, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
Lexham Expanded 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.
Modern King James verseion
And they, whether they will hear or whether they will forbear; for they are a rebellious house. Yea, they shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that whether they be obedient or no - for it is a froward household - they may know yet that there hath been a Prophet 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.
The 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.
Webster
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 forbear, (for they are a rebellious house), yet shall know that there has been a prophet among them.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Rebellion against God » Ministers » Sent to those guilty of
Reproof » Ministers should give » Fearlessly
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 2:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Call Of Ezekiel To Speak God's Words
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I am sending you to these defiant and stubborn children. Tell them: 'This is what the Sovereign Lord Jehovah says:
5 As for them,
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Cross References
Ezekiel 3:27
But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth. You will tell them: 'This is what the Lord Jehovah says.' Some will listen and some will refuse to listen for they are a rebellious people.
Ezekiel 33:33
When all your words come true, and they certainly will come true, these people will know that a prophet has been among them.
Ezekiel 2:7
Speak my words to them whether they listen or not, because they are rebellious.
Matthew 10:12-15
When you enter the house, offer a blessing of peace.
John 15:22
If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. Now they have no excuse for their sin!
Acts 13:46
Paul and Barnabas became very bold, and said: It was necessary that the Word of God should first be spoken to you. But seeing you reject it you judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life! Therefore we turn to the people of the nations.
Ezekiel 3:10-11
He also said: Son of man, take to heart everything I have spoken to you, and listen closely.
Ezekiel 3:19
When you warn the wicked man, and he does not turn from his wicked way; he will die because of his sin, but you will save yourself.
Ezekiel 33:9
But if you warn a wicked man to turn from his way and he does not turn from his way, he will die in his iniquity, but you have delivered your life.
Luke 10:10-12
If they do not receive you in their city go into their streets and,
Romans 3:3
For what? If some have not believed, will their unbelief make the faith of God of no effect?
2 Corinthians 2:15-17
For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God. We are an aroma for those who are saved and those who perish.