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If they had heeded the warning, they would have saved themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They heard the alarm but ignored it, so the responsibility is theirs. If they had listened to the warning, they could have saved their lives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning; his blood shall be upon himself. But if he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet, but did not take warning; his blood shall be upon himself. But he who takes warning will save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the horn but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have delivered his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘He heard the sound of the trumpet, but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have delivered his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have escaped with his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning; his blood shall be on himself. But if he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since he heard the sound of the ram’s horn but ignored the warning, his death is his own fault. If he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since he heard the sound of the trumpet but ignored the warning, his blood is on his own hands. If he had taken warning, he would have saved his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him: whereas if he had taken warning he should have delivered his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They heard the sound of the horn but ignored its warning. So they are responsible for their own deaths. If they had taken the warning, they would have saved themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />His death is his own fault, because he paid no attention to the warning. If he had paid attention, he could have escaped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After all, he heard the alarm sounding, but did not heed the warning, so his shed blood will remain his own responsibility. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not heed the warning, so he is responsible for himself. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet, and didn't take warning; his blood shall be on him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet and didn’t take warning. His blood will be on him; whereas if he had heeded the warning, he would have delivered his soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The voice of the horn he heard, "" And he has not taken warning, his blood is on him, "" And he who took warning has delivered his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The voice of the trumpet he heard, And he hath not taken warning, his blood is on him, And he who took warning his soul hath delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He heard the voice of the trumpet, and he took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. He taking warning delivered his soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not look to himself, his blood shall be upon him: but if he look to himself, he shall save his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He heard the sound of the trumpet, and he did not take care of himself, so his blood will be upon him. But if he guards himself, he will save his own life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They heard the trumpet blast but ignored the warning; their blood is on them. If they had heeded the warning, they could have escaped with their lives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning; their blood shall be upon themselves. But if they had taken warning, they would have saved their lives.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if he should take heed, he shall deliver his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if he pays attention, he saves his life<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />he heard the sound of the horn, and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Because he heard the sound of the trumpet, and took no heed, his blood shall be upon him: but the other, because he took heed, has delivered his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/33-5.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=9554" 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">Ezekiel the Watchman for Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Then if anyone hears the sound of the horn but fails to heed the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">Since he heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the sound</a> <a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: haš·šō·w·p̄ār (Art:: N-ms) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">of the horn</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.">but failed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2094.htm" title="2094: niz·hār (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To gleam, to enlighten. A primitive root; to gleam; figuratively, to enlighten.">to heed the warning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: dā·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">his blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">on his own head.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">If he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2094.htm" title="2094: niz·hār (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To gleam, to enlighten. A primitive root; to gleam; figuratively, to enlighten.">had heeded the warning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4422.htm" title="4422: mil·lêṭ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. to escape; causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit sparks.">he would have saved</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">his life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>But if the watchman sees the sword coming and fails to blow the horn to warn the people, and the sword comes and takes away a life, then that one will be taken away in his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.’…<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="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Ezekiel 3:18-19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a></span><br />Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a></span><br />The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Ezekiel 18:24</a></span><br />But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26</a></span><br />If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Ezekiel 18:27</a></span><br />But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-28.htm">Ezekiel 18:28</a></span><br />Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-32.htm">Ezekiel 18:32</a></span><br />For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Ezekiel 33:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Ezekiel 33:11</a></span><br />Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Ezekiel 33:12</a></span><br />Therefore, son of man, say to your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man will not deliver him in the day of his transgression; neither will the wickedness of the wicked man cause him to stumble on the day he turns from his wickedness. Nor will the righteous man be able to survive by his righteousness on the day he sins.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Ezekiel 33:13</a></span><br />If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but he then trusts in his righteousness and commits iniquity, then none of his righteous works will be remembered; he will die because of the iniquity he has committed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14</a></span><br />But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Ezekiel 33:16</a></span><br />None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19</a></span><br />But if a wicked man turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live because of this.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be on him. But he that takes warning shall deliver his soul.</p><p class="hdg">heard</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-7.htm">Psalm 95:7</a></b></br> For he <i>is</i> our God; and we <i>are</i> the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1-3</a></b></br> Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let <i>them</i> slip… </p><p class="hdg">his blood</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-2.htm">Isaiah 51:2</a></b></br> Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah <i>that</i> bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-39.htm">John 8:39</a></b></br> They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.</p><p class="hdg">But</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/9-19.htm">Exodus 9:19-21</a></b></br> Send therefore now, <i>and</i> gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; <i>for upon</i> every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/6-10.htm">2 Kings 6:10</a></b></br> And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37-41</a></b></br> Now when they heard <i>this</i>, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men <i>and</i> brethren, what shall we do? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-11.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-20.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Note</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-27.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-31.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-4.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-2.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-9.htm">Head</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Life</a> <a href="/daniel/9-19.htm">Note</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-14.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-7.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-22.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Whereas</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'; 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This imagery is rooted in the role of the watchman, who was responsible for alerting the people of approaching threats. The sound of the horn represents God's warnings through His prophets. In the broader biblical context, the horn is a symbol of God's voice calling for repentance and vigilance (<a href="/amos/3-6.htm">Amos 3:6</a>).<p><b>but failed to heed the warning</b><br>This phrase highlights personal responsibility and accountability. Despite receiving a clear warning, the individual chose to ignore it. This reflects the broader biblical theme of free will and the consequences of ignoring God's commands. In the New Testament, Jesus often warned of the consequences of ignoring His teachings (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>).<p><b>his blood will be on his own head</b><br>This expression signifies personal culpability. In ancient Near Eastern culture, blood was a symbol of life and guilt. The phrase indicates that the individual bears the responsibility for their own demise due to their negligence. This concept is echoed in the principle of sowing and reaping found in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>.<p><b>If he had heeded the warning</b><br>This conditional statement underscores the possibility of salvation through obedience. It implies that the opportunity for deliverance was available, contingent upon the individual's response. This aligns with the biblical theme of repentance and redemption, where turning back to God results in salvation (<a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a>).<p><b>he would have saved his life</b><br>The ultimate consequence of heeding the warning is preservation. This reflects the biblical promise of life and blessing for those who obey God's commands. In a spiritual sense, it points to the eternal life offered through faith in Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's warnings and promises (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book bearing his name. He is tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites, often through vivid visions and symbolic acts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/watchman.htm">Watchman</a></b><br>In <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Ezekiel 33</a>, the watchman is a metaphor for a spiritual leader or prophet who is responsible for warning the people of impending danger. The role of the watchman is crucial in alerting the community to threats, both physical and spiritual.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies, the Israelites are in exile in Babylon due to their disobedience to God. They are called to repentance and renewal of their covenant with God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The place of exile for the Israelites during Ezekiel's time. It represents both a physical location and a spiritual state of separation from God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/sword.htm">Sword</a></b><br>Symbolic of impending judgment or disaster, the sword represents the consequences of sin and the need for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_leadership.htm">Responsibility of Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders, like the watchman, have a duty to warn and guide their people. This includes spiritual leaders today who must faithfully proclaim God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_accountability.htm">Personal Accountability</a></b><br>While leaders have a responsibility to warn, individuals are accountable for their own responses. Ignoring the warning leads to personal consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_repentance.htm">The Urgency of Repentance</a></b><br>The imagery of the sword underscores the urgency of turning from sin. Repentance is not just a one-time act but a continual posture before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>The watchman's role highlights the importance of community in spiritual life. We are called to look out for one another and encourage each other in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_god's_warnings.htm">Listening to God's Warnings</a></b><br>God often uses various means to warn us of spiritual danger. Being attentive to His voice through Scripture, prayer, and community is vital.<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/what_are_revelation's_seven_trumpets.htm">What are Revelation's seven trumpets?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_ezekiel_33_3_historically.htm">Ezekiel 33:3 - How can we verify, outside the Bible, that the watchman's warning was ever used or recognized historically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_delay_judging_child_sacrifice.htm">Jeremiah 19:4-5 -- If God commands against child sacrifice elsewhere, why would He allow His own people to practice it for so long without immediate judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_revelation's_symbolic_meaning.htm">What is the symbolic interpretation of Revelation's events?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/33-5.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">Since he heard</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַע֙</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sound</span><br /><span class="heb">ק֨וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the trumpet</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשּׁוֹפָ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·w·p̄ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cornet, curved horn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but failed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">to heed the warning,</span><br /><span class="heb">נִזְהָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(niz·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gleam, to enlighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his blood</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּמ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(dā·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽהְיֶ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on his own head.</span><br /><span class="heb">בּ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">If he</span><br /><span class="heb">וְה֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had taken warning,</span><br /><span class="heb">נִזְהָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(niz·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gleam, to enlighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he would have saved</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלֵּֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4422.htm">Strong's 4422: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his life.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשׁ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Ezekiel 33:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:5 He heard the sound of the trumpet (Ezek. 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