Ezekiel 2

God calls Ezekiel

And he said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you”. 2 And when he spoke to me the Spirit came into me and set me on my feet, and I heard him speaking to me.

3 And he said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against me. They and their fathers have transgressed against me to this very day. 4 For they are obstinate and stubborn progeny. I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’ 5 And whether they listen, or refuse to listen (for they are a rebellious house), they will still know that there has been a prophet among them. 6 And, son of man, do not be afraid of them, or be afraid of their words, though briars and thorns surround you, and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words, or be dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house. 7 And you shall speak my words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen; for they are very rebellious. 8 But, son of man, listen to what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth, and eat what I give you”.

9 And when I looked, a hand appeared, stretched out to me, and in it a scroll appeared. 10 And he spread it out before me; and it was written inside and outside; and lamentations and mourning and woe were written on it.