ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ezek 2:6
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Ezek 2:6

2:6 briers . . . thorns . . . scorpions. These metaphors refer to those who are going to persecute Ezekiel for bringing an unpopular message from God (1 Kin. 18:4; Jer. 20:7–18; Matt. 23:29–31, 34, 37).