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Ezekiel 3:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

I've made you tougher than diamond, harder than the hardest stone. Don't be afraid of them or let their dirty looks get to you, even though they're completely rebellious and stubborn.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God made you unbreakable, so don't let anyone's attitude shake you.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Ezekiel was a prophet among the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, called by God to deliver messages to a stubborn and rebellious nation of Israel that had turned away from Him. God uses the metaphor of making Ezekiel's forehead like adamant, a hard stone harder than flint, to emphasize the need for unyielding resolve in the face of opposition from the people. This instruction came as Ezekiel began his prophetic ministry, preparing him for the challenges of speaking truth to a defiant audience.

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