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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And if a wicked person turns away from their wickedness and does what is just and right, they will live by doing so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But if wicked people turn from their wickedness and do what is just and right, they will live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the wicked turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he shall live by this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and does what is lawful and right, he shall live because of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and practices justice and righteousness, he will live by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and practices justice and righteousness, he will live by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and practices justice and righteousness, he will live by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and does justice and righteousness, he will live by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when a wicked man turns back from his wickedness and practices what is just (fair) and right, he will live because of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if a wicked person turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live because of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if a wicked person turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live because of this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the wicked turneth from his wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And if wicked people stop sinning and start doing right, they will save themselves from punishment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the wicked turneth from his wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />If the wicked person turns from his wickedness and does what is fair and right, he will live because of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When someone evil quits sinning and does what is right and good, he has saved his life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and when the wicked turn away from their wickedness and do what is just and right, he will certainly live because of that. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the wicked turns from his sin and does what is just and right, he will live because of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the wicked turns from his wickedness, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But if the wicked shall turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, for that he shall live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the wicked turns from his wickedness and does that which is lawful and right, he will live by it. <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 the turning back of the wicked from his wickedness, "" And he has done judgment and righteousness—he lives by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And in the turning back of the wicked from his wickedness, And he hath done judgment and righteousness, by them he liveth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in the turning back of the unjust from his injustice and doing judgment and justice upon them, he shall live.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when the wicked shall depart from his wickedness, and shall do judgments, and justice: be shall live in them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when the impious man will have withdrawn from his impiety, and have done judgment and justice, he shall live by these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the wicked turn away from wickedness and do what is right and just, because of this they shall live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the wicked turn from their wickedness, and do what is lawful and right, they shall live by it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when a wicked man turns from his wickedness and does that which is just and right, he shall live thereby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when the evil one will return from his evil and he will do justice and righteousness, by them he shall live<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when the wicked turneth from his wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And when the sinner turns from his iniquity, and shall do judgment and righteousness, he shall live by them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/33-19.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=9752" 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">18</span>If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, he will die for it. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rā·šā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">But if a wicked man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: ū·ḇə·šūḇ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">turns</a> <a href="/hebrew/7564.htm" title="7564: mê·riš·‘ā·ṯōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Wickedness. Feminine of resha'; wrong.">from his wickedness</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> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yiḥ·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">will live</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">because of this.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>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.”…<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 18:21-22</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.<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="/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="/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="/luke/15-10.htm">Luke 15:10</a></span><br />In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”<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="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</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.<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="/romans/6-13.htm">Romans 6:13</a></span><br />Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.<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.<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="/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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14</a></b></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;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Ezekiel 18:27,28</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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-16.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-23.htm">Evil-Doing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-16.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/matthew/12-2.htm">Lawful</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-7.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-31.htm">Practices</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-20.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezekiel/45-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-2.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/ezekiel/35-4.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/daniel/11-10.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-2.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/joel/2-6.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-31.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/daniel/4-27.htm">Wickedness</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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In the context of Ezekiel, the prophet is addressing the exiles in Babylon, urging them to turn from their sinful ways. The concept of repentance is central to the message of the prophets and is echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a>, which calls for the wicked to forsake their ways. The Hebrew word for "turns" (שׁוּב, shuv) is often used in the Old Testament to denote repentance, indicating a complete change of direction in one's life.<p><b>and does what is just and right</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the importance of not only turning away from sin but also actively pursuing righteousness. The biblical concept of justice and righteousness is deeply rooted in the character of God, as seen in passages like <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, which calls for doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with God. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, justice and righteousness were often linked to social responsibility and care for the marginalized, reflecting God's covenantal expectations for His people.<p><b>he will live because of this</b><br>The promise of life is a recurring theme in Ezekiel, contrasting the death that comes from sin. This assurance of life is not merely physical but also spiritual, pointing to a restored relationship with God. Theologically, this reflects the principle found in <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19-20</a>, where choosing life is equated with loving and obeying God. The phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of eternal life through faith and repentance, as seen in the ministry of Jesus Christ, who calls sinners to repentance and offers life abundantly (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet of God during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked_person.htm">The Wicked Person</a></b><br>Represents individuals who have lived in sin but have the opportunity to repent and change their ways.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_turning.htm">The Act of Turning</a></b><br>A pivotal event where a person decides to abandon wickedness and pursue righteousness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The primary audience of Ezekiel's message, who were in exile and needed guidance on repentance and righteousness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The historical context in which Ezekiel delivered his prophecies, a time of judgment and reflection for the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_repentance.htm">The Power of Repentance</a></b><br>True repentance involves a complete turning away from sin and a commitment to live according to God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>God is just in His judgments but also merciful, offering life to those who genuinely repent and pursue righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a></b><br>Each individual is responsible for their actions and has the opportunity to choose righteousness over wickedness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_and_works.htm">The Role of Faith and Works</a></b><br>Genuine faith is demonstrated through actions that align with God's will, highlighting the importance of doing what is just and right.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_transformation.htm">Hope for Transformation</a></b><br>No matter one's past, there is always hope for transformation and redemption through God's grace.<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/does_psalm_137_align_with_divine_justice.htm">How does Psalm 137 align with divine justice, given that it appears to advocate collective punishment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_140_10_show_mercy.htm">How does calling for coals of fire upon evildoers in Psalm 140:10 align with the concept of a merciful God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_loving_deity_enact_vengeance.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16: How can a loving deity be reconciled with the depiction of fiery vengeance and widespread destruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_esther_8_11_fit_ot_justice.htm">How does the violent response sanctioned in Esther 8:11 align with broader Old Testament teachings on justice and mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/33-19.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">But if a wicked man</span><br /><span class="heb">רָשָׁע֙</span> <span class="translit">(rā·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">turns</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְשׁ֤וּב</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·šūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<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 wickedness</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽרִשְׁעָת֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·riš·‘ā·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_7564.htm">Strong's 7564: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wickedness</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">וּצְדָקָ֑ה</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 /><br /><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">will live</span><br /><span class="heb">יִֽחְיֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiḥ·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of this.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/33-19.htm">Ezekiel 33:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/33-19.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:19 When the wicked turns from his wickedness (Ezek. 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