2:5
The people listening or not listening was not to be the main concern of Ezekiel. The people were a rebellious people, so they may well not listen to him. Again, this is a different perspective on “mission” than is often given. But whatever their reaction was, they would know that a prophet had been among them. Despite what people might say, they know when they are rejecting the word of God.
2:6
Ezekiel is again referred to as “son of man”, something which happens some 93 times in the book. He is constantly reminded that he is a man. He is not to be afraid of them. Jeremiah received similar warnings about being afraid. Ezekiel was not to be afraid of them, nor of their words. He would be living among scorpions, i.e. it would be a dangerous environment. Jesus sent His disciples out among wolves (Matt 10:16). We need to appreciate that God sends us out into a hostile environment.
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