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Prophetia Ezechielis, 2

1. hæc visio similitudinis gloriæ Domini et vidi et cecidi in faciem meam et audivi vocem loquentis et dixit ad me fili hominis sta supra pedes tuos et loquar tecum

1. Esta visão era a semelhança da glória do Senhor. Ao vê-la, caí com o meu rosto em terra e ouvi uma voz de alguém que falava. Disse-me; Filho de homem, põe-te de pé, e eu falarei contigo.

2. et ingressus est in me spiritus postquam locutus est mihi et statuit me supra pedes meos et audivi loquentem ad me

2. Enquanto me falava, entrou em mim o espírito, e me firmou sobre os meus pés; e ouvi o que me falava.

3. et dicentem fili hominis mitto ego te ad filios Israël ad gentes apostatrices quæ recesserunt a me patres eorum prævaricati sunt pactum meum usque ad diem hanc

3. Dizia-me: Filho de homem, eu te envio aos filhos de Israel, aos povos rebeldes que se revoltaram contra mim; eles e seus pais foram-me infiéis até ao dia de hoje. Aqueles a quem te envio são filhos de semblante duro de coração empedernido. Dir-lhes-ás: Assim fala o Senhor Iavé.

4. et filii dura facie et indomabili corde sunt ad quos ego mitto te et dices ad eos hæc dicit Dominus Deus

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5. si forte vel ipsi audiant et si forte quiescant quoniam domus exasperans est et scient quia propheta fuerit in medio eorum

5. Quer te escutem ou não é gente rebelde (ao menos) saberão que esteve no meio deles um profeta.

6. tu ergo fili hominis ne timeas eos neque sermones eorum metuas quoniam increduli et subversores sunt tecum et cum scorpionibus habitas verba eorum ne timeas et vultus eorum ne formides quia domus exasperans est

6. Tu filho de homem, não tenhas medo deles, não temas as suas palavras, embora te encontres em meio de cardos e espinhos, e habites com escorpiões. Não temas as suas palavras, não te assustes com os seus semblantes, porque é uma casa rebelde.

7. loqueris ergo verba mea ad eos si forte audiant et quiescant quoniam inritatores sunt

7. Tu, pois, lhes intimarás as minhas palavras, quer escutem ou não, porque são rebeldes.

8. tu autem fili hominis audi quæcumque loquor ad te et noli esse exasperans sicut domus exasperatrix est aperi os tuum et comede quæcumque ego do tibi

8. Tu, filho de homem, ouve o que te digo: não sejas rebelde como esta casa; abre a tua boca e come tudo o que te dou.

9. et vidi et ecce manus missa ad me in qua erat involutus liber et expandit illum coram me qui erat scriptus intus et foris et scriptæ erant in eo lamentationes et carmen et væ

9. Olhei e vi que uma mão estava estendida para mim, na qual se achava um livro enrolado. Abriu-o diante de mim; estava escrito por dentro e por fora, e viam-se escritas nele lamentações, canções lúgubres e ais.



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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 Prophetia Ezechielis, 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)


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