But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they [are] a rebellious house.
Ver. 27. But when I speak with thee.] As speak I will with thee again, by prophetic revelation, ere long be.
He that heareth, let him hear.] See Ezekiel 2:5; whether more or fewer hearken to thee, be not troubled, I shall have my purpose howsoever.