Ezekiel 3:9 akjv — As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though th…

American King James Version

"As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. "

— Ezekiel 3:9, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 3 — Context

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Not to many people of a strange speech and of an hard language, whose words you can not understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would have listened to you.

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But the house of Israel will not listen to you; for they will not listen to me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted.

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Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads.

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As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.

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Moreover he said to me, Son of man, all my words that I shall speak to you receive in your heart, and hear with your ears.

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And go, get you to them of the captivity, to the children of your people, and speak to them, and tell them, Thus says the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.

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Then the spirit took me up, and I heard behind me a voice of a great rushing, saying, Blessed be the glory of the LORD from his place.

Ezekiel 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 3:9 say?
Ezekiel 3:9 in the American King James Version reads: “As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. ”
Where is Ezekiel 3:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 3:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 3:9 in?
Ezekiel 3:9 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 3:9?
Ezekiel 3:9 reads (AKJV): “As an adamant harder than flint have I made your forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. ” 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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