Ezekiel 20:46 similarly commands 'prophesy against' – a repeated pattern for Ezekiel's oracles.

Ezekiel 21:2 commands prophesying against Jerusalem – identical in form to this verse.

Ezekiel 3:17-21 appoints him as a watchman, explaining the responsibility behind the command to prophesy.

Ezekiel 25:2 commands against Ammonites – same formula but different target, showing a pattern of judgment.