Ezekiel 3:27

KJV

But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

— Ezekiel 3:27, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Ezekiel Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. Ezekiel eats the scroll and it tastes as sweet as honey. He goes to the exiles in bitterness and sits among them for seven days overwhelmed. God appoints him as a watchman: if the wicked die without warning their blood …

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Other Translations

ASV

But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

YLT

And in My speaking with thee, I do open thy mouth, and thou hast said unto them: Thus said the Lord Jehovah; the hearer doth hear, and the forbearer doth forbear; for a rebellious house <FI>are<Fi> they.

BBE

But when I have talk with you I will make your mouth open, and you are to say to them, This is what the Lord has said: Let the hearer give ear; and as for him who will not, let him keep his ears shut: for they are an uncontrolled people.

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