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Therefore, listen to what I say and warn them for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“So you, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Now as for you, son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for the house of Israel; so you will hear a message from My mouth and give them a warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now as for you, son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel; so you will hear a message from My mouth and give them warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now as for you, son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel; so you will hear a message from My mouth, and give them warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Now as for you, son of man, I have given you as a watchman for the house of Israel; so you will hear a word from My mouth and give them warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Now as for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so you shall hear a message from My mouth and give them a warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from my mouth, give them a warning from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So thou, son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ezekiel, I have appointed you to stand watch for the people of Israel. So listen to what I say, then warn them for me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So thou, son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for the people of Israel. Listen to what I say, and warn them for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Now, mortal man, I am making you a lookout for the nation of Israel. You must pass on to them the warnings I give you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Now as for you, Son of Man, I've established you as a sentinel for the house of Israel. So whenever you hear a message from me, you are to warn the people from me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must warn them on my behalf.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"So you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“So you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warnings from me. <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, son of man, "" I gave you [as] a watchman for the house of Israel, "" And you have heard a word from My mouth, "" And you have warned them from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And thou, son of man, A watchman I gave thee to the house of Israel, And thou hast heard from My mouth a word, And thou hast warned them from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou son of man, I gave thee a watchman to the house of Israel; and thou heardest the word from my mouth, and thou didst warn them from me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So thou, O son of man, I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore thou shalt hear the word from my mouth, and shalt tell it them from me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And as for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel. Therefore, having heard the word from my mouth, you shall announce it to them from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You, son of man—I have appointed you as a sentinel for the house of Israel; when you hear a word from my mouth, you must warn them for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So you, O Son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore you shall hear the word from my mouth, you shall warn them from me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />But you, son of man, I have given you as a Watchman to the house of Israel, so that you will hear the word from my mouth, and you shall warn them from me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So thou, son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore, when thou shalt hear the word at My mouth, warn them from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou, son of man, I have set thee <i>as</i> a watchman to the house of Israel, and thou shalt hear a word from my mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=9585" 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">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.’ <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">As for you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">O son</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nə·ṯat·tî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">I have made</a> <a href="/hebrew/6822.htm" title="6822: ṣō·p̄eh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to lean forward, i.e. To peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await.">you a watchman</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">for the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (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> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: wə·šā·ma‘·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">so hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: mip·pî (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">My mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2094.htm" title="2094: wə·hiz·har·tā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To gleam, to enlighten. A primitive root; to gleam; figuratively, to enlighten.">and give them the warning from Me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood.…<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="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6</a></span><br />On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-17.htm">Jeremiah 6:17</a></span><br />I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17-21</a></span><br />“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / 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="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26-27</a></span><br />Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. / For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></span><br />Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1-2</a></span><br />I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: / Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-6.htm">Isaiah 21:6-8</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord says to me: “Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees. / When he sees chariots with teams of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, he must be alert, fully alert.” / Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-6.htm">Amos 3:6-8</a></span><br />If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? / Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. / The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a></span><br />Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1-2</a></span><br />So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. / Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Luke 12:37-40</a></span><br />Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. / Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-4</a></span><br />Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Jeremiah 1:17-19</a></span><br />Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them. / Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. / They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a></span><br />Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So you, O son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.</p><p class="hdg">I have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17-21</a></b></br> Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/3-3.htm">Song of Solomon 3:3</a></b></br> The watchmen that go about the city found me: <i>to whom I said</i>, Saw ye him whom my soul loveth?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/5-7.htm">Song of Solomon 5:7</a></b></br> The watchmen that went about the city found me, they smote me, they wounded me; the keepers of the walls took away my veil from me.</p><p class="hdg">thou shalt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/2-7.htm">Ezekiel 2:7,8</a></b></br> And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they <i>are</i> most rebellious… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-14.htm">1 Kings 22:14,16-28</a></b></br> And Micaiah said, <i>As</i> the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-10.htm">2 Chronicles 19:10</a></b></br> And what cause soever shall come to you of your brethren that dwell in their cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, ye shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and <i>so</i> wrath come upon you, and upon your brethren: this do, and ye shall not trespass.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/32-23.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-3.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-25.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-3.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-59.htm">Message</a> <a href="/ezekiel/29-21.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-3.htm">News</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-2.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-3.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-5.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Watchman</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/36-5.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-32.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-30.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/daniel/5-15.htm">Message</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-22.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/daniel/2-17.htm">News</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/hosea/9-8.htm">Watchman</a> <a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-23.htm">Word</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 Hebrew, "ben adam" underscores the connection between Ezekiel and the rest of humanity, highlighting his role as a mediator between God and Israel. This title reminds us of the humility required in service to God, as Ezekiel is called to be a vessel for divine messages, not by his own merit, but by God's choosing.<p><b>I have made you a watchman</b><br />The term "watchman" in Hebrew is "tsaphah," which refers to someone who keeps vigil, often on a city wall, to warn of impending danger. In ancient times, a watchman held a critical role in the safety and security of a community. Spiritually, this signifies Ezekiel's responsibility to be vigilant and attentive to God's word, and to alert the people of Israel to spiritual dangers. This role is a solemn reminder of the duty to be spiritually awake and responsive to God's guidance.<p><b>for the house of Israel</b><br />The "house of Israel" refers to the collective people of Israel, God's chosen nation. Historically, this term encompasses the twelve tribes descended from Jacob, and it signifies the covenant relationship between God and His people. Ezekiel's mission is directed towards this community, emphasizing the importance of communal responsibility and accountability in the eyes of God. It serves as a reminder of the collective identity and destiny of God's people.<p><b>Whenever you hear a word from My mouth</b><br />This phrase underscores the divine origin of Ezekiel's message. The "word from My mouth" signifies direct revelation from God, highlighting the authority and authenticity of the prophetic message. In the Hebrew context, the word "dabar" (word) is not just a spoken message but an active, living force that accomplishes God's purposes. This emphasizes the power and reliability of God's communication through His prophets.<p><b>give them a warning from Me</b><br />The act of giving a "warning" is central to the role of a prophet. The Hebrew word "zaharah" implies a cautionary message intended to prevent harm or disaster. This warning is not from Ezekiel himself but from God, indicating the seriousness and urgency of the message. It reflects God's desire for His people to repent and return to Him, showcasing His mercy and justice. The prophet's duty is to faithfully convey this warning, regardless of the people's response, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's call.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/33-7.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">As for you,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of man,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have made</span><br /><span class="heb">נְתַתִּ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ṯat·tî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you a watchman</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹפֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·p̄eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6822.htm">Strong's 6822: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean forward, to peer into the distance, to observe, await</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the house</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</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 /><br /><span class="word">so hear</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁמַעְתָּ֤</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·ma‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second 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 word</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּבָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and give them warning</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִזְהַרְתָּ֥</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiz·har·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second 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">from Me.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | third 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:7 So you son of man I have (Ezek. 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