Ezekiel 2:4 bbe — And the children are hard and stiff-hearted; I am sending you to them: and you are to say to them, These are the words…

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"And the children are hard and stiff-hearted; I am sending you to them: and you are to say to them, These are the words of the Lord."

— Ezekiel 2:4, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God.”
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“And the children are impudent and stiffhearted: I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah. ”
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Ezekiel 2 — Context

And he said to me, Son of man, get up on your feet, so that I may say words to you.

And at his words the spirit came into me and put me on my feet; and his voice came to my ears.

And he said to me, Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to an uncontrolled nation which has gone against me: they and their fathers have been sinners against me even to this very day.

And the children are hard and stiff-hearted; I am sending you to them: and you are to say to them, These are the words of the Lord.

And they, if they give ear to you or if they do not give ear (for they are an uncontrolled people), will see that there has been a prophet among them.

And you, son of man, have no fear of them or of their words, even if sharp thorns are round you and you are living among scorpions: have no fear of their words and do not be overcome by their looks, for they are an uncontrolled people.

And you are to give them my words, if they give ear to you or if they do not: for they are uncontrolled.

Ezekiel 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 2:4 say?

Ezekiel 2:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the children are hard and stiff-hearted; I am sending you to them: and you are to say to them, These are the words of the Lord.”

Where is Ezekiel 2:4 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 2:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 2, verse 4.

Who wrote Ezekiel?

Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.

What is the book of Ezekiel about?

Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.

What are the major themes of Ezekiel?

Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 2:4.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 2:4 in?

Ezekiel 2:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ezekiel 2:4?

Ezekiel 2:4 reads (BBE): “And the children are hard and stiff-hearted; I am sending you to them: and you are to say to them, These are the words of the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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