Ezekiel 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 2:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 2:5 — KJV
“And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.”
— Ezekiel 2:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 2:5 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 2:5
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 2:5: hear, forbear, know
“And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 2:5: whether, hear, know
“And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 2:5: hear, know, prophet
“Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 2:5: whether, hear, know
“And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious. most...: Heb. rebellion”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 2:5: whether, hear, forbear
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