Ezekiel continues to tell about the vision that he saw.

## The voice ##

The phrase "the voice" refers to God speaking to Ezekiel.

## Son of man ##

God called Ezekiel this to emphasize Ezekiel's humanity. God is powerful, but people are not. It can also be translated as "Man" or "Human."

## to the people of Israel, to rebellious nations ##

"to the Israelites, to rebellious peoples" or "to the people of Israel, who are rebellious."

## up to this very day ##

This means that the people of Israel were continuing to disobey God. Alternate translation: "even now" or "even today."