


Ezekiel 3:9
Bible Versions
As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they [be] a rebellious house.
Yes, I am making your resoluteness harder than flint, as hard as a diamond. So don't be afraid of them or depressed by how they look at you, because they are a rebellious house."
I will make your forehead like a diamond, harder than flint. Do not be afraid of them or dismayed at their presence, even though they are a rebellious house.”
As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.
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Ezekiel 2:6
¶ And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns [be] with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they [be] a rebellious house. -
Isaiah 50:7
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. -
Isaiah 41:10
¶ Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. -
Zechariah 7:12
Yea, they made their hearts [as] an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the LORD of hosts. -
Jeremiah 1:8
Be not afraid of their faces: for I [am] with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD. -
Jeremiah 17:18
Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction. -
1 Timothy 2:3
For this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
Context
Ezekiel 3:9 is part of the prophet Ezekiel's divine commission, occurring early in his prophetic ministry. Having been called by God while in exile among the Babylonians, Ezekiel was tasked with delivering God's message to the exiled Israelites, who were described as a "rebellious house" (Ezekiel 2:3). This verse immediately follows God's command to Ezekiel to consume the scroll of lamentations, mourning, and woe, symbolizing his full absorption of God's difficult message. Knowing the profound resistance Ezekiel would face, God here prepares and strengthens him for the challenging mission ahead, ensuring he would not be intimidated by his audience.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The KJV uses vivid imagery: "As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead."
Practical Application
Ezekiel 3:9 offers profound lessons for believers today. Just as God fortified Ezekiel, He promises to strengthen His followers for the challenges of living out their faith and sharing His truth in a world that can be resistant or hostile. We are called to:
This verse serves as an encouragement that God’s commission comes with His divine enablement, allowing His servants to remain steadfast and resolute in their calling.