As the Lord spoke to me, the spirit entered into me and set me on my feet, and I heard the one who was speaking
say to me: Son of man, I am sending you to the Israelites, rebels who have rebelled against me; they and their fathers have revolted against me to this very day.
Hard of face and obstinate of heart are they to whom I am sending you. But you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord GOD!
And whether they heed or resist–for they are a rebellious house–they shall know that a prophet has been among them.