And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.
Go to your people who are living in exile and speak to them. Tell them, 'This is what the Lord God says', whether they actually listen to you or choose to ignore you completely.
Your job is to deliver the message, not control how people respond to it.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, following the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. In this verse, God commissions him to return to his fellow captives and deliver divine messages, emphasizing that he must speak regardless of whether the people choose to listen or reject the words. This reflects the broader theme of prophetic duty amid Israel's unfaithfulness and exile.
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