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Ezekiel 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Ezekiel 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For they are impudent children and stiffhearted . I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD. impudent: Heb. hard of face”
Ezekiel 2:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 2:4
God commissions Ezekiel to minister to "impudent children and stiffhearted"—literally "hard-faced and hard-hearted." The Hebrew chazaq-lev (חֲזַק־לֵב) describes willful obstinacy, not ignorance. This forewarns that faithful preaching often meets resistance, yet the prophet must speak regardless of response. Success in ministry is measured by faithfulness, not results. The doctrine of total depravity explains such hardness: apart from regenerating grace, hearts remain obstinate toward God. Yet God sends prophets even to hard-hearted people, demonstrating His patience and desire that none perish...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 2:4
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“But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted.”
“and your neck is an iron sinew”
“as at Meribah”
“don't your eyes look on truth? you have stricken them”
“they were not at all ashamed”
“and be no more stiff-necked.”
“and your stiff neck: behold”
“As Yahweh lives”
“who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck”