Ezek.3.27

But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

Ezek.3.27

"But then when the time is ripe, I'll free your tongue and you'll say, "This is what GOD, the Master, says:...' From then on it's up to them. They can listen or not listen, whichever they like. They are a bunch of rebels!

Ezek.3.27

But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall say to them, "Thus says the Lord GOD.' He who hears, let him hear; and he who refuses, let him refuse; for they are a rebellious house.

Ezek.3.27

But whenever I give you a message, I will loosen your tongue and let you speak. Then you will say to them, `This is what the Sovereign LORD says!' Some of them will listen, but some will ignore you, for they are rebels.