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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Ezekiel 2:5

And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they [are] a rebellious house), yet shall know that (d) there hath been a prophet among them.

(d) This declares on the one part God's great affection toward his people, that despite their rebellion, yet he will send his prophets among them, and admonishes his ministers on the other part that they cease not to do their duty, though the people are never so obstinate: for the word of God will be either to their salvation or greater condemnation.

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