Eze 2:5 | NETfull | 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, ^{▼▼ Heb “they”; the phrase “And as for them” has been used in the translation for clarity.} whether they listen ^{▼▼ The Hebrew word implies obedience rather than mere hearing or paying attention.} or not – for they are a rebellious ^{▼▼ This Hebrew adjective is also used to describe the Israelites in Num 17:25 and Isa 30:9.} house ^{▼▼ 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.