## The Sending of Ezekiel 

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Then He said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet that I may speak with you!" 

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And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and caused me to stand on my feet; and I heard _Him_ speaking to me. 

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Then He said to me, "Son of man, I am sending you to the sons of Israel, to a rebellious people who have rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. 

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I am sending you to them who are stiff-faced and strong-hearted children, and you shall say to them, 'Thus says Lord Yahweh.' 

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As for them, whether they listen or whether they refuse--for they are a rebellious house--they will know that a prophet has been among them. 

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Now as for you, son of man, do not fear them and do not fear their words, though thistles and briers 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 whether they refuse, for they are rebellious. 

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"Now as for 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 sent forth to me; and behold, a scroll _was_ in it. 

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