Ezekiel 2
1 And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.
2 And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.
3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, even unto this very day.
4 For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD.
5 And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, for they are a rebellious house, yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.
6 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
7 And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious.
8 But thou, son of man, hear what I say unto thee; Be not thou rebellious like that rebellious house: open thy mouth, and eat that I give thee.
9 And when I looked, behold, an hand was sent unto me; and, lo, a roll of a book was therein;
10 And he spread it before me; and it was written within and without: and there was written therein lamentations, and mourning, and woe.
World Behind This Chapter
Explore the people, places, language, history, and material world connected to Ezekiel 2.
What historical setting lies behind Ezekiel 2?
The commission follows directly from the inaugural vision.
How does Ezekiel 2’s commission + scroll vision shape the chapter?
Repeated 'son of man' address, rebellious-house language, and eating the scroll frame prophetic speech.
What stands out about the chapter’s setting and imagery?
Place recedes as Ezekiel receives and internalizes the scroll.
Sources to ExploreCurated research paths for this chapter 3
History & Daily Life1
- Writing and Scribal Education in the Ancient WorldEmory University
University resource explaining ancient writing materials, scribal instruction, copying, and the cultural authority of written texts. This background helps readers understand the scroll presented to Ezekiel and the importance of receiving a written prophetic message filled with lamentation, mourning, and woe.
Language & Literature1
- Ezekiel 2 in Hebrew and EnglishMechon Mamre
Presents the Hebrew chapter beside an English translation. Useful for tracing repeated expressions such as “son of man,” “rebellious house,” “whether they hear or refuse,” and “do not be afraid,” as Ezekiel is commissioned to speak despite anticipated resistance.
Artifacts & Manuscripts1
- Cuneiform Tablet with a Scribal ColophonOpen Richly Annotated Cuneiform Corpus, University of Pennsylvania
Explains the manufacture, inscription, handling, and preservation of large ancient clay tablets, including a scribal colophon identifying the document. Although Ezekiel’s scroll was a different writing medium, the resource illuminates the material authority given to written messages in Mesopotamian scribal culture.
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