1. kai eipen proV me uie anqrwpou sthqi epi touV podaV sou kai lalhsw proV se
2. kai hlqen ep' eme pneuma kai anelaben me kai exhren me kai esthsen me epi touV podaV mou kai hkouon autou lalountoV proV me
3. kai eipen proV me uie anqrwpou exapostellw egw se proV ton oikon tou israhl touV parapikrainontaV me oitineV parepikranan me autoi kai oi patereV autwn ewV thV shmeron hmeraV
4. kai ereiV proV autouV tade legei kurioV
5. ean ara akouswsin h ptohqwsin dioti oikoV parapikrainwn estin kai gnwsontai oti profhthV ei su en mesw autwn
6. kai su uie anqrwpou mh fobhqhV autouV mhde eksthV apo proswpou autwn dioti paroistrhsousi kai episusthsontai epi se kuklw kai en mesw skorpiwn su katoikeiV touV logouV autwn mh fobhqhV kai apo proswpou autwn mh eksthV dioti oikoV parapikrainwn estin
7. kai lalhseiV touV logouV mou proV autouV ean ara akouswsin h ptohqwsin dioti oikoV parapikrainwn estin
8. kai su uie anqrwpou akoue tou lalountoV proV se mh ginou parapikrainwn kaqwV o oikoV o parapikrainwn cane to stoma sou kai fage a egw didwmi soi
9. kai eidon kai idou ceir ektetamenh proV me kai en auth kefaliV bibliou
10. kai aneilhsen authn enwpion emou kai en auth gegrammena hn ta opisqen kai ta emprosqen kai egegrapto eiV authn qrhnoV kai meloV kai ouai
Footnotes:
2:1-2 - God calls Ezekiel to stand up and hear God's message. Obedience to God's call is essential to fulfilling His mission. This moment is an example of how God empowers His servants to fulfill His purposes (see also Jeremiah 1:6-10 and Isaiah 6:8-9).
2:3-5 - Ezekiel is sent to a rebellious nation that opposes God. This illustrates human resistance to God's message and the importance of persisting in communicating the gospel even in the face of rejection (see also Acts 7:51-53 and Matthew 23:37).
2:6-7 - God warns Ezekiel about the hardness of the people's hearts, but encourages him to speak without fear, trusting in the power of God's Word. Perseverance in the truth, even in the face of opposition, is a fundamental characteristic of prophetic ministry (see also 1 Timothy 4:2 and 2 Corinthians 4:2).
2:8-10 - God commands Ezekiel to eat a scroll representing God's message. This symbolizes the full acceptance of God's Word and the need to internalize it before proclaiming it. The prophet must be nourished by divine truth to share it effectively (see also Jeremiah 15:16 and Revelation 10:9-10).
Verses related to Ezequiel, 2:
Ezekiel chapter 2 narrates Ezekiel's prophetic calling. What mission does God entrust to the prophet? This crucial text describes the divine commission, warning Ezekiel about the rebelliousness of the people of Israel. The chapter introduces themes such as obedience, prophetic responsibility and the tension between the divine message and human resistance. Ezekiel is instructed to speak regardless of the people's response. Analyze with us five biblical passages that correlate with the challenges and importance of the prophetic call presented in this fundamental chapter.
Jeremiah 1:7: "But the Lord said to me, 'Don't say you're too young. To everyone to whom I send you you will go and tell everything I command you.'" - This call from Jeremiah echoes Ezekiel's call in Ezekiel 2, where both are instructed to speak the words of God.
Isaiah 6:8: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord, calling out, 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?' And I replied: 'Here I am. Send me!'" - Isaiah's call has parallels with Ezekiel's call, although Ezekiel's response is not recorded.
Revelation 10:9-10: "I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little book. He said to me, 'Take it and eat it. It will be bitter in your stomach, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey.' I took the little book from the angel's hand and ate it. It had the sweetness of honey in my mouth, but when I ate it, my stomach felt bitter." - This experience of John has similarities to that of Ezekiel in Ezekiel 2:8-3:3, where both are instructed to eat a scroll.
Jeremiah 15:16: "When your words were found, I ate them; they were my joy and my joy, for I belong to you, Lord God of hosts." - Jeremiah uses a similar metaphor to Ezekiel's literal experience of eating the scroll.
2 Timothy 3:12: "In fact, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." - This verse reflects the warning given to Ezekiel about the resistance he will face.
FAQ:
What does God instruct Ezekiel to do in chapter 2?
God commands Ezekiel to be a prophet to the Israelites, a rebellious-hearted people, and to deliver His words regardless of their reaction. (Ezekiel 2:1-7)
How does Ezekiel react to God's call?
Ezekiel readily obeys God's call, rising to receive the divine message and being strengthened by God's Spirit. (Ezekiel 2:2-7)
What does God reveal about the fierce resistance of the people of Israel?
God reveals that the Israelites are stubborn and disobedient, but He still sends them to give them a warning. (Ezekiel 2:4-5)
What is the "scroll" that Ezekiel eats in his vision?
The scroll is a representation of God's word, which Ezekiel swallows, symbolizing his acceptance of the prophetic mission, even in the face of difficulties. (Ezekiel 2:9-10; 3:1-3)
What does God say about the Israelites' response to Ezekiel's message?
God warns that the Israelites will not listen to Ezekiel because they are stubborn, but He sends them to hold them accountable for their choices. (Ezekiel 2:7)
