EZEKIEL—NOTE ON Ezekiel 2:2 God describes Israel as rebels (see also “rebellious house,” vv. Ezekiel 2:5) throughout this inaugural vision. This deep-seated trait (and their fathers; see v. Ezekiel 2:4) will be emphasized again in Ezekiel’s review of Israel’s history in ch. Ezekiel 20:1. Ezekiel is sent to speak on God’s behalf (you shall say to them), but he is not yet told what to say.

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