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# General Information:
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God continues to speak to Ezekiel
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# son of man
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"son of a human being" or "son of humanity." God calls Ezekiel this to emphasize that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful, but humans are not. See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md). Alternate translation: "mortal person" or "human"
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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 a poisonous stinger. Its 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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# be dismayed by their faces
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The words "their faces" are a metonym for the message the people express with their faces. Alternate translation: "lose your desire to serve me because of the way they look at you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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