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25 lines
725 B
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God continues to speak to Ezekiel
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## Son of man ##
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See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](./01.md).
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## briers and thorns and…scorpions ##
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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]])
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## briers and thorns ##
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Briers are bushes with sharp points on the branches. The sharp points on the branches are called thorns.
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## scorpions ##
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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.
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## Do not fear their words ##
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"Do not be afraid of what they say."
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## dismayed by their faces ##
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"upset at the way they look at you" |