en_tn/ezk/02/06.md

God continues to speak to Ezekiel

Son of man

See how you translated this in Ezekiel 2:1.

briers and thorns and…scorpions

These words describe the people of Israel who will not treat Ezekiel kindly when he tells them what God says. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

briers and thorns

Briers are bushes with sharp points on the branches. The sharp points on the branches are called thorns.

scorpions

A scorpion is a small animal with two front claws, six legs and a large tail with poisonous stinger. It's sting is very painful.

Do not fear their words

"Do not be afraid of what they say."

dismayed by their faces

"upset at the way they look at you"