Ezekiel 2:5

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

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 2:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:7 repeats the same charge: speak whether they hear or forbear, underscoring the prophet's duty regardless of response.

Ezekiel 3:11 repeats verbatim 'whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear' — a direct echo of this commission.

Ezekiel 3:19 expands the same commission: the prophet's warning delivers his own soul even if the wicked refuse to listen.

Ezekiel 33:9 reiterates the same principle: warning the wicked absolves the watchman, regardless of response.

Ezekiel 33:33 directly echoes the promise — when judgment comes, they will know a prophet has been among them.

Ezekiel 12:2 repeats 'rebellious house' and describes their blindness and deafness, directly expanding the description from Ezekiel's commission.

Ezekiel 12:9 again calls Israel 'the rebellious house' questioning the prophet — directly continuing the same audience as Ezekiel's commission.

Ezekiel 17:12 commands speaking to 'the rebellious house' — the very same designation and audience as Ezekiel's original commission.

Ezekiel 3:27 concludes with 'he that heareth, let him hear; he that forbeareth, let him forbear' — mirroring this verse.

Ezekiel 11:5 continues the same prophetic commission to the rebellious house, with the Spirit empowering Ezekiel to speak.

2 Kings 5:8 Parallel

2 Kings 5:8 declares 'he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel' — the same authentication purpose as Ezekiel's commission.

Luke 10:10-12 parallels the sending of messengers with a warning — rejection brings judgment, similar to Ezekiel's commission.

John 15:22 Parallel

John 15:22 shows that hearing Jesus' words removes excuse — similar to how Ezekiel's presence brings accountability for Israel.

Deuteronomy 31:19 has the song serve as a witness against Israel — similar to Ezekiel's prophetic presence witnessing to their rebellion.

Jeremiah 36:21 shows the king hearing the prophetic word but refusing it — illustrating the 'refuse to hear' scenario Ezekiel was warned about.