Ezekiel 2:8 nasb — "Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your m…

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""Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you.""

— Ezekiel 2:8, NASB

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Ezekiel 2 — Context

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"As for them, whether they listen or not--for they are a rebellious house--they will know that a prophet has been among them.

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"And you, son of man, neither fear them nor fear their words, though thistles and thorns are with you and you sit on scorpions; neither fear their words nor be dismayed at their presence, for they are a rebellious house.

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"But you shall speak My words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious.

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"Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you."

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Then I looked, and behold, a hand was extended to me; and lo, a scroll was in it.

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When He spread it out before me, it was written on the front and back, and written on it were lamentations, mourning and woe.

Ezekiel 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 2:8 say?
Ezekiel 2:8 in the NASB reads: “"Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you."”
Where is Ezekiel 2:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 2:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 2, verse 8.
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 2:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 2:8 in?
Ezekiel 2:8 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 2:8?
Ezekiel 2:8 reads (NASB): “"Now you, son of man, listen to what I am speaking to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house. Open your mouth and eat what I am giving you."” 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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