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if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/33.htm">New King James Version</a> Nevertheless if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But if you on your part warn a wicked person to turn from his way and he does not turn from his way, he will die for his wrongdoing, but you have saved your life. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But if you on your part warn a wicked man to turn from his way and he does not turn from his way, he will die in his iniquity, but you have delivered your life. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But if you on your part warn a wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he will die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your life. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as for you, if you on your part warn a wicked man to turn from his way and he does not turn from his way, he will die in his iniquity, but you have delivered your life. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But if you on your part warn the wicked man to turn from his [evil] way and he does not turn from his [evil] way, he will die in his sin; but you have saved your life. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But if you warn a wicked person to turn from his way and he doesn’t turn from it, he will die for his iniquity, but you will have rescued yourself. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But if you warn a wicked person to turn from his way and he doesn&#8217t turn from it, he will die for his iniquity, but you will have saved your life.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it, and he turn not from his way; he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you do warn them, and they keep sinning, they will die because of their sins, and you will be innocent. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it, and he turn not from his way; he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But if you warn a wicked person to turn from his ways and he doesn't turn from them, then he will die because of his sin. However, you will save yourself. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/33.htm">Good News Translation</a> If you do warn an evil person and he doesn't stop sinning, he will die, still a sinner, but your life will be spared." <a href="/isv/ezekiel/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, if you warn the wicked to turn from his behavior and he does not do so, he will die in his guilt, and you will have saved yourself." <a href="/msb/ezekiel/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life. <a href="/net/ezekiel/33.htm">NET Bible</a> But if you warn the wicked man to change his behavior, and he refuses to change, he will die for his iniquity, but you have saved your own life. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked of his way to turn from it, and he doesn't turn from his way; he shall die in his iniquity, but you have delivered your soul. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Nevertheless, if thou shalt warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he shall not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul. <a href="/web/ezekiel/33.htm">World English Bible</a> Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked of his way to turn from it, and he doesn’t turn from his way; he will die in his iniquity, but you have delivered your soul. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you, when you have warned the wicked of his way, to turn back from it, "" And he has not turned back from his way, "" He dies in his iniquity, "" And you have delivered your soul. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thou, when thou hast warned the wicked of his way, to turn back from it, And he hath not turned back from his way, He in his iniquity doth die, And thou thy soul hast delivered. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou, if thou warnedst the unjust from his way to turn back from it, and be turned not back from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; and thou didst deliver thy soul.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But if thou tell the wicked man, that he may be converted from his ways, and he be not converted from his way: he shall die in his iniquity: but thou hast delivered thy soul. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if you have announced to the impious man, so that he may be converted from his ways, and he has not converted from his way, then he will die in his iniquity. Yet you will have freed your own soul. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Bible</a> If, however, you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, but they do not, then they shall die in their sins, but you shall save your life. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked that he may turn from his evil way; and if he does not turn from his evil way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> But if you have warned the evil one to return from his way, and he did not return, he shall die in his evil, and you have saved your soul<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it, and he turn not from his way; he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But if thou forewarn the wicked of his way to turn from it, and he turn not from his way, he shall die in his ungodliness; but thou hast delivered thine own soul. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=9614" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Ezekiel the Watchman for Israel</a> …8If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood. 9<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2094.htm" title="2094: hiz·har·tā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To gleam, to enlighten. A primitive root; to gleam; figuratively, to enlighten.">warn</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: lā·šūḇ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">to turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: mid·dar·kōw (Prep-m:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">from his way,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and he does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šāḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">turn</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: mid·dar·kōw (Prep-m:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">from it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">will die</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ba·‘ă·wō·nōw (Prep-b:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">in his iniquity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">but you</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: hiṣ·ṣal·tā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">will have saved</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">your life.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Ezekiel 3:18-19</a> If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. <a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26-27</a> Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. / For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. <a href="/jeremiah/6-17.htm">Jeremiah 6:17</a> I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’ <a href="/isaiah/58-1.htm">Isaiah 58:1</a> “Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins. <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. <a href="/jeremiah/26-2.htm">Jeremiah 26:2-3</a> “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. / Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-16.htm">1 Corinthians 9:16</a> Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! <a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6</a> On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, <a href="/2_corinthians/2-15.htm">2 Corinthians 2:15-16</a> For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. / To the one we are an odor that brings death, to the other a fragrance that brings life. And who is qualified for such a task? <a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Matthew 10:14</a> And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. <a href="/luke/10-10.htm">Luke 10:10-11</a> But if you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go into the streets and declare, / ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’ <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a> Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11-12</a> Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.if thou<a href="/ezekiel/3-19.htm">Ezekiel 3:19,21</a> Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul… <a href="/acts/13-40.htm">Acts 13:40</a> Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;<a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5,6</a> And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ… if he<a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10</a> Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.<a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a> He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.<a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47</a> And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.thou hast<a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26</a> Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-15.htm">2 Corinthians 2:15-17</a> For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/32-15.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Die</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-22.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-22.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-15.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-7.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-16.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-16.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-33.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-14.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-12.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Die</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/daniel/4-15.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-2.htm">Part</a> <a href="/daniel/2-30.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-29.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-5.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-3.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 33</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/33-1.htm">According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people</a> 7. <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel is admonished of his duty</a> 10. <a href="/ezekiel/33-10.htm">God shows the justice of his ways toward the penitent and toward revolters</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">He maintains his justice</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/33-21.htm">Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem </a> 25. <a href="/ezekiel/33-25.htm">he prophecies the desolation of the land</a> 30. <a href="/ezekiel/33-30.htm">God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Ezekiel, the prophet acts as a watchman for Israel, tasked with warning the people of impending judgment (<a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7</a>). The role of a watchman was crucial in ancient cities, where they would stand on walls to alert inhabitants of danger. Spiritually, this reflects the duty of believers to call others to repentance, echoing the call of John the Baptist (<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a>) and Jesus (<a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Mark 1:15</a>).and he does not turn from it This highlights human free will and the possibility of rejecting God's call to repentance. Despite the warning, the wicked man retains the choice to continue in his sinful ways. This reflects the broader biblical theme of human responsibility and the consequences of rejecting divine instruction, as seen in the stubbornness of Pharaoh (Exodus 7-11) and the Israelites' repeated disobedience (<a href="/judges/2-11.htm">Judges 2:11-19</a>).he will die in his iniquity The consequence of ignoring the warning is spiritual and physical death, a recurring theme in Scripture. Iniquity refers to sin or moral wrongdoing, and the death mentioned here can be understood as both temporal judgment and eternal separation from God. This aligns with the principle found in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>, "For the wages of sin is death," underscoring the seriousness of sin and the justice of God.but you will have saved your life The prophet's obedience in delivering the warning absolves him of responsibility for the wicked man's fate. This reflects the biblical principle of individual accountability before God (<a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a>). The phrase also implies a reward for faithfulness, akin to the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a>), where the faithful servant is commended. It underscores the importance of fulfilling one's God-given duty, ensuring personal salvation through obedience and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet called by God to be a watchman for the house of Israel, tasked with delivering God's messages and warnings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a> Individuals who live in sin and rebellion against God's commandments, representing those who need to hear the warning. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_watchman.htm">The Watchman</a> A metaphor for Ezekiel's role, symbolizing responsibility to warn others of impending danger or judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation to whom Ezekiel is prophesying, often straying from God's laws and in need of repentance. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment.htm">God's Judgment</a> The consequence of sin and iniquity, which can be averted through repentance and turning back to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_the_watchman.htm">Responsibility of the Watchman</a> As believers, we are called to be watchmen in our communities, sharing God's truth and warning others of the consequences of sin. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_repentance.htm">The Urgency of Repentance</a> The passage underscores the importance of repentance and turning away from sin to avoid spiritual death. <a href="/topical/p/personal_accountability.htm">Personal Accountability</a> Each individual is responsible for their response to God's warnings, but we are accountable for delivering the message. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a> Obedience to God's call to warn others is crucial, as it not only saves others but also ensures our own spiritual integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_word.htm">The Power of God's Word</a> Trust in the transformative power of God's Word to convict and lead others to repentance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 33</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_33__reconcile_themes_with_others.htm">Ezekiel 33 (overall) - How do we reconcile the moral and prophetic themes here with other biblical prophecies that appear contradictory or unfulfilled?</a> <a href="/q/do_children_inherit_parents'_sins.htm">Are parents' sins inherited by their children?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_matt_13_41-42_align_with_2_pet_3_9.htm">In Matthew 13:41-42, angels are said to remove all evil from God's kingdom; how does this reconcile with the broader biblical theme that God desires none to perish (e.g., 2 Peter 3:9)?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_a_loving_deity_enact_vengeance.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16: How can a loving deity be reconciled with the depiction of fiery vengeance and widespread destruction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But if כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you וְ֠אַתָּה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you warn הִזְהַ֨רְתָּ (hiz·har·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> To gleam, to enlighten the wicked man רָשָׁ֤ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> Wrong, an, bad person to turn לָשׁ֣וּב (lā·šūḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again from his way, מִדַּרְכּוֹ֙ (mid·dar·kōw) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action and he does not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no turn שָׁ֖ב (šāḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again from it, מִדַּרְכּ֑וֹ (mid·dar·kōw) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action he ה֚וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will die יָמ֔וּת (yā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill in his iniquity, בַּעֲוֺנ֣וֹ (ba·‘ă·wō·nōw) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity but you וְאַתָּ֖ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you will have saved הִצַּֽלְתָּ׃ (hiṣ·ṣal·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver your life. נַפְשְׁךָ֥ (nap̄·šə·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:9 Nevertheless if you warn the wicked (Ezek. 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