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2:1 Then He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you!”
2:2 And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and caused me to stand on my feet; and I heard Him speaking to me.
2:3 Then He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the sons of Israel, to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day.
2:4 I am sending you to them who are stiff-faced and strong-hearted children, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh.’
2:5 As for them, whether they listen or whether they refuse—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them.
2:6 Now as for you, son of man, do not fear them and do not fear their words, though thistles and briers are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house.
2:7 But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or whether they refuse, for they are rebellious.
2:8 “Now as for you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.”
2:9 Then I looked, and behold, a hand was sent forth to me; and behold, a scroll was in it.
2:10 Then He spread it out before me, and it was written on the front and back, and written on it were lamentations, sighing, and woe.