Eze 2:5 | NET2full | STEP | And as for them , whether they listen or not — for they are a rebellious house —they will know that a prophet has been among them.

‏ Ezekiel 2:5

5 And as for them, ^{▼▼tn Heb “they”; the phrase “And as for them” has been used in the translation for clarity.} whether they listen ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew word implies obedience rather than mere hearing or paying attention.} or not—for they are a rebellious ^{▼▼tn This Hebrew adjective is also used to describe the Israelites in Num 17:10 (17:25 HT) and Isa 30:9.} house ^{▼▼sn The book of Ezekiel frequently refers to the Israelites as a rebellious house (Ezek 2:5, 6, 8; 3:9, 26-27; 12:2-3, 9, 25; 17:12; 24:3).} —they will know that a prophet has been among them.