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O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not fair.’ O house of Israel, I will judge every one of you according to his own ways.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ I will judge each of you according to his ways, house of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Yet you say, &#8216The way of the Lord is not right.&#8217 O house of Israel, I will judge each of you according to his ways.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ O house of Israel, I will judge each of you according to his ways.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ O house of Israel, I will judge each of you according to his ways.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ O house of Israel, I will judge you, every one [of you] in accordance with his own ways!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, “The Lord’s way isn’t fair.” I will judge each of you according to his ways, house of Israel.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, &#8216The Lord&#8217s way isn&#8217t fair.&#8217 I will judge each of you according to his ways, house of Israel.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But the Israelites still think I am unfair. So warn them that they will be punished for what they have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Yet, the people of Israel say, 'The Lord's way is unfair.' I will judge each of you by your own ways, people of Israel."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Israel, you say that what I do isn't right. I am going to judge you by what you do." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"And yet you keep saying, 'Living life the Lord's way isn't right,' But I will judge every one of you according to the way you live, you house of Israel!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, ?The way of the Lord is not just.? But I will judge each of you according to his ways, O house of Israel.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, 'The behavior of the Lord is not right.' House of Israel, I will judge each of you according to his behavior." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, 'The way of the LORD is not just.' House of Israel, I will judge every one of you after his ways."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is not fair.” House of Israel, I will judge every one of you after his ways.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you have said, The way of the Lord is not pondered; I judge each of you according to his ways, O house of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And ye have said: The way of the Lord is not pondered, Each according to his ways do I judge you, O house of Israel.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And ye said, The way of Jehovah will not make even. I will judge you each according to his ways, O house of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And you say: The way of the Lord is not right, I will judge every one of you according to his ways, O house of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ But I shall judge each one of you according to his own ways, O house of Israel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But still you say, “The way of the LORD is not fair!” I will judge each of you according to your ways, house of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is not just.” O house of Israel, I will judge all of you according to your ways!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Yet you say, The way of the LORD is not fair; O house of Israel, I will judge every one of you according to his ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you were saying, ‘The way of LORD JEHOVAH is not right.’ I shall judge you, each man, according to his ways, house of Israel<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Yet ye say: The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And this is that which ye said, The way of the Lord is <i>not</i> straight. I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one for his ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=9760" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">The Message of the Watchman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>But if a wicked man turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live because of this. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wa·’ă·mar·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Yet you say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: de·reḵ (N-csc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">‘The way</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">is not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8505.htm" title="8505: yit·tā·ḵên (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to balance, i.e. Measure out; figuratively, arrange, equalize, through the idea of levelling.">just.’</a> <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm" title="8199: ’eš·pō·wṭ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To judge, govern. ">But I will judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">of you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: kiḏ·rā·ḵāw (Prep-k:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">according to his ways,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">O house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rå̄·ʾēl p̄ (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-11</a></span><br />God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a></span><br />Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-14.htm">Romans 9:14-21</a></span><br />What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not! / For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” / So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Psalm 50:21</a></span><br />You have done these things, and I kept silent; you thought I was just like you. But now I rebuke you and accuse you to your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a></span><br />When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-10.htm">Job 34:10-12</a></span><br />Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly. / For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. / Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Luke 13:1-5</a></span><br />At that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. / To this He replied, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this way? / No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20-23</a></span><br />Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. / Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. / Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Romans 3:5-6</a></span><br />But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. / Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">Psalm 145:17</a></span><br />The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30-31</a></span><br />Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Yet you say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O you house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.</p><p class="hdg">Yet</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">Ezekiel 33:17</a></b></br> Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/18-25.htm">Ezekiel 18:25,29</a></b></br> Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-3.htm">Proverbs 19:3</a></b></br> The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a></b></br> Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn <i>yourselves</i> from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a></b></br> Also unto thee, O Lord, <i>belongeth</i> mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a></b></br> For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether <i>it be</i> good, or whether <i>it be</i> evil.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-11.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">Pondered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-11.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-17.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Pondered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-26.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-6.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-17.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/33-1.htm">According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel is admonished of his duty</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/33-10.htm">God shows the justice of his ways toward the penitent and toward revolters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">He maintains his justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/33-21.htm">Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/33-25.htm">he prophecies the desolation of the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/33-30.htm">God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’</b><br>This phrase reflects the people's complaint against God's fairness. In the context of Ezekiel, the Israelites were in exile, and many believed that their suffering was unjust. This sentiment echoes earlier complaints found in <a href="/ezekiel/18-25.htm">Ezekiel 18:25</a>, where the people accuse God of being unfair. Theologically, this challenges the divine justice and righteousness of God, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. The accusation implies a misunderstanding of God's nature and His covenantal relationship with Israel. Historically, the Israelites were experiencing the consequences of their disobedience, as outlined in the Mosaic Law, which promised blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience (Deuteronomy 28).<p><b>But I will judge each of you according to his ways,</b><br>This statement emphasizes individual responsibility and accountability before God. It aligns with the principle found in <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30</a>, where God calls for repentance and promises judgment based on personal conduct. This reflects a shift from collective to individual responsibility, a significant theme in the prophetic literature. Theologically, it underscores God's omniscience and justice, affirming that He judges righteously and impartially. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul writes in <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a> that God "will repay each person according to what they have done."<p><b>O house of Israel.”</b><br>The term "house of Israel" refers to the entire nation, including both the northern and southern kingdoms, despite the northern kingdom's earlier exile. It signifies the collective identity of God's chosen people, who were bound by the covenant made with their ancestors. This address serves as a reminder of their unique relationship with God and their responsibility to uphold His laws. Theologically, it highlights the continuity of God's promises and His enduring commitment to Israel, despite their unfaithfulness. This phrase also points to the prophetic hope of restoration and renewal, as seen in later chapters of Ezekiel, where God promises to gather and restore Israel (<a href="/ezekiel/37-21.htm">Ezekiel 37:21-28</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites, often focusing on themes of judgment and restoration.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The audience of Ezekiel's prophecies, who were in exile due to their disobedience and idolatry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Israel, who is portrayed as just and righteous, holding individuals accountable for their actions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>A central theme in Ezekiel, where God emphasizes personal responsibility and the consequences of one's actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_is_perfect.htm">God's Justice is Perfect</a></b><br>Despite human perceptions, God's ways are just and righteous. We must trust in His perfect judgment rather than relying on our limited understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Each individual is accountable for their own actions. We cannot blame others or circumstances for our choices; instead, we must take responsibility and seek to align our lives with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_transformation.htm">Repentance and Transformation</a></b><br>God desires repentance and a change of heart. We are called to examine our ways and turn from sin, knowing that God is willing to forgive and restore.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_self-deception.htm">Avoiding Self-Deception</a></b><br>It's easy to rationalize our actions and accuse God of injustice. We must guard against self-deception and seek the truth of God's Word to guide our understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a></b><br>Our daily actions should reflect our faith and commitment to God's standards. We are called to live with integrity, knowing that God sees and judges our hearts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_cycles_in_ezekiel_20.htm">Historically and archaeologically, is there evidence to support the repeated cycles of rebellion and divine judgment described throughout Ezekiel 20?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'collective_salvation'_mean.htm">What does 'Collective Salvation' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_20_35-46_consistent_with_unity.htm">Judges 20:35-46 - Is the near-total annihilation of an entire tribe by fellow Israelites consistent with the broader biblical message of unity among God's people?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Yet you say,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֕ם</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·mar·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘The way</span><br /><span class="heb">דֶּ֣רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(de·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just.’</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתָּכֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8505.htm">Strong's 8505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To balance, measure out, arrange, equalize, levelling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But I will judge</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשְׁפּ֥וֹט</span> <span class="translit">(’eš·pō·wṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8199.htm">Strong's 8199: </a> </span><span class="str2">To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֧ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of you</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶתְכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to his ways,</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּדְרָכָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(kiḏ·rā·ḵāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵֽל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Ezekiel 33:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/33-20.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:20 Yet you say The way (Ezek. 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