God continues to speak to Ezekiel

## Son of man ##

See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](./01.md).

## briers and thorns and…scorpions ##

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]])

## briers and thorns ##

Briers are bushes with sharp points on the branches.  The sharp points on the branches are called thorns.

## scorpions ##

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.

## Do not fear their words ##

"Do not be afraid of what they say."

## dismayed by their faces ##

"upset at the way they look at you"