John Gill Commentary Ezekiel 11:4

"Therefore prophesy against them, prophesy, O son of man." — Ezekiel 11:4 (ASV)

Therefore prophesy against them
Evil things against them, things that are disagreeable to them; since they flatter themselves with good things, and cry peace and safety, let them know that destruction is coming upon them: or, "concerning them" ^F6 ; what will befall them, and that it will be otherwise with them than they imagine: prophesy, O son of man ;
this is repeated, not only to stir up the prophet to the performance of his work and office, not fearing the faces, and revilings, and mockings of men; but to show the indignation of the Lord at their scoffs and jeers, and the certain accomplishment of what should be predicted.

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FOOTNOTES:

• F6: (Mhyle) "de eis", V. L. "super eos", Pagninus, Montanus.