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Ezekiel 2

10 verses

TL;DR

Ezekiel is called by God to deliver a prophetic message to the rebellious nation of Israel, with divine instruction to remain fearless and obey.

Summary

In chapter 2, God addresses Ezekiel, telling him to stand upon his feet as the spirit enters him. God commissions Ezekiel to speak to the children of Israel, who are described as rebellious, impudent, and stiff‑hearted. He commands Ezekiel not to fear their hostility, even though they live among 'briers and thorns' and 'scorpions'. Ezekiel is urged to obey and to be open, to eat the word he receives. The vision continues as a hand delivers a scroll, which contains lamentations, mourning, and woe written inside and out, symbolizing the nation's sorrow and God’s judgment.

Outline
  1. God’s call and commissioning of Ezekiel
  2. The rebuke of Israel’s rebelliousness
  3. The prophetic scroll and its ominous message
Themes
Divine authority and prophetic obedienceRebellion and judgmentThe power of the prophetic word
Keywords
prophecyrebellionobediencespiritlamentationwarning
People
Ezekielthe Lord GOD
Places
Israel
Things
spiritprophetic messageroll of a booklamentations
Key Verses
  • Ezekiel 2:3: God’s explicit commission and description of Israel’s rebellion
  • Ezekiel 2:6: The exhortation to be fearless in the face of hostility
  • Ezekiel 2:9: The dramatic revelation of the prophetic scroll symbolizing judgment
Questions
  • Why does God emphasize Ezekiel’s fearlessness?
  • What does the scroll’s placement inside and outside symbolize?
  • How does the description of Israel reflect their spiritual state?
Sentiment

mixed
The chapter contains stern warnings and divine authority, balanced with an instruction to remain obedient and fearless.