KJV ORIGINAL
But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But you, listen up — hear what I'm telling you. Don't be stubborn and resistant like those people. Open your mouth and take in what I'm giving you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's saying: don't resist me like everyone else — be open to what I want to give you.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Ezekiel was written by the prophet Ezekiel to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the early 6th century BCE. It was written to convey divine messages to a rebellious people in exile, urging them to listen to God's word despite their stubbornness.
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