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if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Again, when I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ if he turns from his sin and does what is lawful and right,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will certainly die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But when I say to the wicked, &#8216You will surely die,&#8217 and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does justice and righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will certainly die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices that which is just (fair) and right—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“ ‘So when I tell the wicked person, “You will surely die,” but he repents of his sin and does what is just and right—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when I tell the wicked person, &#8216You will surely die,&#8217 but he repents of his sin and does what is just and right—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Suppose I warn wicked people that they will die because of their sins, and they stop sinning and start doing right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I may warn the wicked person that he will certainly die. But suppose he turns from his sin and does what is fair and right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I may warn someone evil that he is going to die, but if he stops sinning and does what is right and good--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"If I tell the wicked person that he will certainly die, if he turns from his sin and acts with justice and righteousness, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Suppose I say to the wicked, 'You must certainly die,' but he turns from his sin and does what is just and right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Again, when I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die'; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Again, when I say to the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he shall turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Again, when I say to the wicked, “You will surely die,” if he turns from his sin and does that which is lawful and right, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in My saying to the wicked: You surely die, "" And—he has turned back from his sin, "" And has done judgment and righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And in My saying to the wicked: Thou surely diest, And -- he hath turned back from his sin, And hath done judgment and righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in my saying to the unjust, Dying, thou shalt die; and he turned back from his sinning and he did judgment and justice;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And if I shall say to the wicked: Thou shalt surely die: and he do penance for his sin, and do judgment and justice, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And if I say to the impious man, ‘You shall certainly die,’ and yet he repents from his sin, and he does judgment and justice,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And though I say to the wicked that they shall die, if they turn away from sin and do what is just and right—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Again, though I say to the wicked, “You shall surely die,” yet if they turn from their sin and do what is lawful and right—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Again, when I say to the wicked, You shall surely die, and he turns from his sins and does that which is just and right,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when I say to the evil, ‘You shall certainly die’, and he shall turn from his sins and he will do justice and righteousness<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Again, when I say unto the wicked: Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And when I say to the ungodly, Thou shalt surely die; and he shall turn from his sin, and do judgment and justice,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/33-14.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=9704" 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">13</span>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="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ū·ḇə·’ā·mə·rî (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">But if I tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: lā·rā·šā‘ (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: mō·wṯ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">‘You will surely die,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: tā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">and he turns</a> <a href="/hebrew/2403.htm" title="2403: mê·ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Or chattacth; from chata'; an offence, and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also an offender.">from his sin</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and does</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">what is just</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and right—</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.…<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/18-21.htm">Ezekiel 18:21-23</a></span><br />But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a></span><br />Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/18-7.htm">Jeremiah 18:7-8</a></span><br />At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a></span><br />and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/3-10.htm">Jonah 3:10</a></span><br />When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a></span><br />Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a></span><br />I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-8.htm">Matthew 3:8</a></span><br />Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance.<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="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a></span><br />Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a></span><br />He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18</a></span><br />“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Joel 2:13</a></span><br />So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-19.htm">James 5:19-20</a></span><br />My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Again, when I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;</p><p class="hdg">Thou shalt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Ezekiel 33:8</a></b></br> When I say unto the wicked, O wicked <i>man</i>, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked <i>man</i> shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/3-18.htm">Ezekiel 3:18,19</a></b></br> When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked <i>man</i> shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Ezekiel 18:27</a></b></br> Again, when the wicked <i>man</i> turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.</p><p class="hdg">if he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a></b></br> He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh <i>them</i> shall have mercy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a></b></br> Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-1.htm">Jeremiah 4:1</a></b></br> If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Ezekiel 18:21,27</a></b></br> But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></b></br> He hath shewed thee, O man, what <i>is</i> good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/9-13.htm">Matthew 9:13</a></b></br> But go ye and learn what <i>that</i> meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Die</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-10.htm">Diest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-14.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-29.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-36.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Die</a> <a href="/exodus/10-28.htm">Diest</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/35-2.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Wicked</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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The concept of death here is both physical and spiritual, aligning with the broader biblical theme that sin leads to death (<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>). The warning is a call to repentance, highlighting God's justice and mercy. In the historical context, Ezekiel was addressing the exiled Israelites in Babylon, urging them to turn from their ways. This reflects the covenantal relationship where God holds His people accountable but also offers a path to redemption.<p><b>and he turns from his sin</b><br>Repentance is a central theme in the Bible, and this phrase underscores the possibility of change and redemption. The Hebrew concept of repentance involves a complete turning away from sin and a return to God. This is not merely a change in behavior but a transformation of heart and mind. The call to repentance is echoed throughout Scripture, notably in the ministries 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>). It signifies hope and the opportunity for restoration, even for the wicked.<p><b>and does what is just and right—</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the evidence of genuine repentance, which is demonstrated through righteous actions. Biblical justice and righteousness involve living in accordance with God's laws and treating others with fairness and compassion. This reflects the teachings of the prophets, who often called for social justice and ethical living (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). In the New Testament, this is seen in the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized love and mercy as the fulfillment of the law (<a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a>). The transformation from wickedness to righteousness is a type of Christ's redemptive work, where believers are called to live out their faith through actions that reflect God's character.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. He serves as a watchman, warning the people of impending judgment and calling them to repentance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked_man.htm">The Wicked Man</a></b><br>Represents individuals who live in sin and are warned by God of the consequences of their actions. This term is used to describe those who are not living according to God's laws.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Lord who communicates through Ezekiel, offering both warnings of judgment and opportunities for repentance and redemption.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites_in_exile.htm">Israelites in Exile</a></b><br>The audience of Ezekiel's prophecies, who are experiencing the consequences of their disobedience to God, yet are given a chance to repent and return to righteousness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The place of exile for the Israelites, symbolizing both judgment and the opportunity for renewal and transformation through repentance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a></b><br>God’s warning to the wicked is an act of mercy, providing an opportunity for repentance and transformation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_turning.htm">The Power of Turning</a></b><br>True repentance involves a decisive turning away from sin and a commitment to live righteously, as seen in the Hebrew word "shuv," meaning to return or turn back.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_desire_for_redemption.htm">God’s Desire for Redemption</a></b><br>God does not delight in the death of the wicked but desires that they turn from their ways and live, reflecting His compassionate and redemptive nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Each individual is responsible for their response to God’s call, emphasizing the importance of personal accountability in spiritual matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_justly_and_rightly.htm">Living Justly and Rightly</a></b><br>Repentance is demonstrated through actions that align with God’s standards of justice and righteousness, highlighting the transformative power of genuine faith.<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/did_israel_practice_individual_accountability.htm">Ezekiel 18 - Does any historical or archaeological evidence indicate that Israel ever fully practiced individual accountability rather than communal guilt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_not_enjoy_the_wicked's_death.htm">Ezekiel 33:11 - How can God claim He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked while other Old Testament passages describe mass destruction commanded by God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_chr_25_4_align_with_ot_laws.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:4, how can Amaziah's execution of his father's assassins yet sparing their children be reconciled with other Old Testament commands on punishment and inheritance of guilt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_marks_the_triumphal_entry.htm">Why did Jesus prioritize sinners over the righteous?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/33-14.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">So when I tell</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְאָמְרִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·’ā·mə·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<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 wicked man,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽרָשָׁ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(lā·rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘You will surely die,’</span><br /><span class="heb">מ֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he turns</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁב֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from his sin</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽחַטָּאת֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2403.htm">Strong's 2403: </a> </span><span class="str2">An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and does</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָשָׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is just</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּ֖ט</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and right—</span><br /><span class="heb">וּצְדָקָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:14 Again when I say to the wicked (Ezek. 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