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How then can we live?"&#8217 <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: You are saying, ‘Our sins are heavy upon us; we are wasting away! How can we survive?’ <a href="/esv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, Thus have you said: ‘Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we rot away because of them. How then can we live?’ <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’ <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/33.htm">New King James Version</a> “Therefore you, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: ‘Thus you say, “If our transgressions and our sins lie upon us, and we pine away in them, how can we then live?” ’ <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘This is what you have said: “Surely our offenses and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we survive?”’ <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, &#8216Thus you have spoken, saying, &#8220Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we survive?"&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have spoken, saying, “Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we survive?”’ <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have spoken, saying, “Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we live?”’ <a href="/amp/ezekiel/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have said, “Truly our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we are rotting away because of them; how then can we live?”’ <a href="/csb/ezekiel/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘You have said this: “Our transgressions and our sins are heavy on us, and we are wasting away because of them! How then can we survive? ” ’ <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: You have said this, &#8216Our transgressions and our sins are heavy on us, and we are wasting away because of them! How then can we survive?&#8217 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou, son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Thus ye speak, saying, Our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them; how then can we live? <a href="/cev/ezekiel/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD said: Ezekiel, son of man, the people of Israel are complaining that the punishment for their sins is more than they can stand. They have lost all hope for survival, and they blame me. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou, son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Thus ye speak, saying, Our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them; how then should we live? <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Son of man, say to the people of Israel, 'You have said this, "Our wickedness and our sins weigh us down, and we are rotting away because of them. How can we live?"' <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/33.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD spoke to me. "Mortal man," he said, "repeat to the Israelites what they are saying: 'We are burdened with our sins and the wrongs we have done. We are wasting away. How can we live?' <a href="/isv/ezekiel/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> "'Now, Son of Man, tell this to the house of Israel: 'You keep saying, "Our crimes and sins burden us so much that we're rotting away, so how can we keep on living?"' <a href="/net/ezekiel/33.htm">NET Bible</a> "And you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, 'This is what you have said: "Our rebellious acts and our sins have caught up with us, and we are wasting away because of them. How then can we live?"' <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "You, son of man, tell the house of Israel: 'Thus you speak, saying, "Our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we pine away in them; how then can we live?"' <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore, O thou son of man, speak to the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live?<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/ezekiel/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’ <a href="/web/ezekiel/33.htm">World English Bible</a> “You, son of man, tell the house of Israel: ‘You say this, “Our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we pine away in them. How then can we live?”’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: You have spoken correctly, saying, "" Surely our transgressions and our sins [are] on us, "" And we are wasting away in them, "" How, then, do we live? <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thou, son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Rightly ye have spoken, saying: Surely our transgressions and our sins are on us, And in them we are wasting away, How, then, do we live? <a href="/slt/ezekiel/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou son of man, say to the house of Israel: Thus ye said, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pining away in them, and how shall we live?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thou therefore, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: Thus you have spoken, saying: Our iniquities, and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them: how then can we live? <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You, therefore, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: You have spoken in this way, saying: ‘Our iniquities and our sins are upon us, and we waste away in them. So then, how would we be able to live?’ <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/33.htm">New American Bible</a> As for you, son of man, speak to the house of Israel: You people say, “Our crimes and our sins weigh us down; we are rotting away because of them. How can we survive?” <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You therefore, O Son of man, say to the house of Israel. Thus have you spoken, saying, Our iniquity and our sins be upon us, and we are pining away in them; how can we live? <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> But you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: thus you have said, ‘Our evil and our sins are upon us, and we waste away in them! How are we living?’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Therefore, O thou son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Thus ye speak, saying: Our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them; how then can we live? <a href="/sep/ezekiel/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And thou, son of man, say to the house of Israel; Thus have ye spoken, saying, Our errors, and our iniquities weigh upon us, and we pine away in them, and how then shall we live? <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=9625" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/33.htm">The Message of the Watchman</a> 10<a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">Now 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.).">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/559.htm" title="559: ’ĕ·mōr (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">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/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">that this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ă·mar·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they have said:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: p̄ə·šā·‘ê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">‘Our transgressions</a> <a href="/hebrew/2403.htm" title="2403: wə·ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯê·nū (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 1cp) -- Or chattacth; from chata'; an offence, and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also an offender.">and our sins</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lê·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">are heavy</a> <a href="/hebrew/ū·ḇām (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3mp) -- ">upon us,</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">and we</a> <a href="/hebrew/4743.htm" title="4743: nə·maq·qîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To decay, rot, fester, pine away. A primitive root; to melt; figuratively, to flow, dwindle, vanish.">are wasting away because of them!</a> <a href="/hebrew/349.htm" title="349: wə·’êḵ (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- How?. Also eykah; and teykakah; prolonged from 'ay; how? Or how!; also where.">How</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: niḥ·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">can we live?’</a> 11Say 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?’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a> 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! <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / 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. <a href="/jeremiah/18-7.htm">Jeremiah 18:7-10</a> 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. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, ... <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> 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. <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a> Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, <a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a> “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / 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. <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a> and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/isaiah/1-18.htm">Isaiah 1:18-20</a> “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. / If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. / But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/jeremiah/3-12.htm">Jeremiah 3:12-14</a> Go, proclaim this message toward the north: ‘Return, O faithless Israel,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will no longer look on you with anger, for I am merciful,’ declares the LORD. ‘I will not be angry forever. / Only acknowledge your guilt, that you have rebelled against the LORD your God. You have scattered your favors to foreign gods under every green tree and have not obeyed My voice,’” declares the LORD. / “Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion. <a href="/luke/13-3.htm">Luke 13:3</a> No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. <a href="/hosea/14-1.htm">Hosea 14:1-2</a> Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity. / Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. <a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8-10</a> Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. / Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. / Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore, O you son of man, speak to the house of Israel; Thus you speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be on us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live?<a href="/ezekiel/24-23.htm">Ezekiel 24:23</a> And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another.<a href="/leviticus/26-39.htm">Leviticus 26:39</a> And they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them.how<a href="/ezekiel/37-11.htm">Ezekiel 37:11</a> Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts.<a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Psalm 130:7</a> Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.<a href="/isaiah/49-14.htm">Isaiah 49:14</a> But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-15.htm">Live</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-8.htm">Pine</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-23.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-16.htm">Survive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-24.htm">Transgressions</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Live</a> <a href="/hosea/14-8.htm">Pine</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-12.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-24.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/amos/7-5.htm">Survive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-23.htm">Transgressions</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 33</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/33-1.htm">According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people</a> 7. <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel is admonished of his duty</a> 10. <a href="/ezekiel/33-10.htm">God shows the justice of his ways toward the penitent and toward revolters</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">He maintains his justice</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/33-21.htm">Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem </a> 25. <a href="/ezekiel/33-25.htm">he prophecies the desolation of the land</a> 30. <a href="/ezekiel/33-30.htm">God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now as for you, son of man The term "son of man" is a title used frequently for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a prophet. It highlights the distinction between God and man, underscoring Ezekiel's position as a mediator between God and the people of Israel. This title is also significant in the New Testament, where it is used by Jesus to refer to Himself, indicating His role as the ultimate mediator and fulfillment of prophecy.tell the house of Israel The "house of Israel" refers to the collective people of Israel, God's chosen nation. At this time, they are in exile in Babylon due to their disobedience and idolatry. This phrase indicates that the message is directed to the entire nation, emphasizing the communal aspect of their sin and the need for collective repentance.that this is what they have said This phrase introduces the people's own acknowledgment of their condition. It shows a moment of self-awareness and reflection, which is crucial for repentance. The acknowledgment of sin is a necessary step in the process of returning to God, as seen throughout the Bible, such as in the confessions of David in the Psalms.‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us The people recognize the weight of their sins, which is a common biblical theme. Sin is often depicted as a burden that leads to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. This acknowledgment is reminiscent of <a href="/psalms/38-4.htm">Psalm 38:4</a>, where David speaks of his iniquities as a burden too heavy to bear. It reflects the understanding that sin separates humanity from God and leads to suffering.and we are wasting away because of them! This phrase indicates the destructive nature of sin, which leads to spiritual decay and death. The imagery of "wasting away" suggests a gradual decline, both physically and spiritually, due to persistent sin. This is consistent with the biblical teaching that sin leads to death, as seen in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>. The people of Israel are experiencing the consequences of their rebellion against God.How can we live?’ This question reveals a sense of desperation and hopelessness. It is a cry for deliverance and a desire for restoration. The question implies a recognition of the need for divine intervention, as human efforts are insufficient to overcome the consequences of sin. This echoes the biblical theme of seeking life through repentance and turning back to God, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19-20</a>, where choosing life is equated with loving and obeying God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. Known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_israel.htm">House of Israel</a> Refers to the collective people of Israel, who are in exile due to their disobedience and sin against God. 3. <a href="/topical/e/exile_in_babylon.htm">Exile in Babylon</a> The historical context in which the Israelites find themselves, having been taken captive due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledgment_of_sin.htm">Acknowledgment of Sin</a> Recognizing our transgressions is the first step toward repentance. The Israelites' awareness of their sins is crucial for their spiritual renewal. <a href="/topical/d/despair_vs._hope.htm">Despair vs. Hope</a> The question "How then can we live?" reflects a sense of despair. However, it opens the door to hope through repentance and God's mercy. <a href="/topical/g/god's_desire_for_repentance.htm">God's Desire for Repentance</a> God does not delight in the death of the wicked but desires that they turn from their ways and live. This underscores His mercy and willingness to forgive. <a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection.htm">Personal Reflection</a> Just as the Israelites were called to reflect on their sins, we too must examine our lives and seek God's forgiveness and guidance. <a href="/topical/l/life_through_repentance.htm">Life Through Repentance</a> True life, both spiritually and eternally, is found in turning away from sin and toward God, embracing His grace and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 33</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_kings_10_align_with_mercy.htm">How can the depiction of divine judgment in 2 Kings 10 be reconciled with later passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness?</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_wouldn't_an_omnipotent_god_stop_rebellion.htm">Hosea 7:13 warns of coming judgment from an all-powerful God--why wouldn't a truly omnipotent deity prevent the very rebellion and apostasy that trigger this judgment?</a> <a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezekiel/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) How should we then live?--Formerly, when the prophet had given them warning of impending judgments, the people had refused to believe: now, however, when those judgments had been realised, they despaired, and cried out, "If all this is in punishment for our sins, how can there yet be any hope for us?"<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Thus ye speak, saying, etc. At the earlier stage the prophet had to contend with scorn, incredulity, derision (<a href="/ezekiel/12-22.htm">Ezekiel 12:22</a>). They trusted in the promises of the false prophets (<a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6</a>). They laid to their soul the flattering unction that they were suffering, not for their own sins, but for the sins of their fathers (<a href="/ezekiel/18-2.htm">Ezekiel 18:2</a>). Now they stand face to face with the fulfillment of the prophet's words. They cherish no hopes, and they make no excuses. They have fallen into the abyss of despair. Admitting their own sin and the righteousness of their punishment, does not the very admission exclude hope? Who can bring life to those that are thus dead in trespasses and sins? The parallelism with <a href="/leviticus/26-39.htm">Leviticus 26:39-42</a> is so striking that it can scarcely be accidental <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now as for you, וְאַתָּ֣ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> Ruddy, a human being tell אֱמֹר֙ (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc that this is what כֵּ֤ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus [they] have said: אֲמַרְתֶּם֙ (’ă·mar·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Our transgressions פְשָׁעֵ֥ינוּ (p̄ə·šā·‘ê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> Transgression and our sins וְחַטֹּאתֵ֖ינוּ (wə·ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2403.htm">Strong's 2403: </a> An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender are heavy עָלֵ֑ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against upon us, וּבָ֛ם (ū·ḇām) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and we אֲנַ֥חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We are wasting away because of them! נְמַקִּ֖ים (nə·maq·qîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4743.htm">Strong's 4743: </a> To melt, to flow, dwindle, vanish How וְאֵ֥יךְ (wə·’êḵ) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_349.htm">Strong's 349: </a> How?, how!, where can we live?’ נִֽחְיֶֽה׃ (niḥ·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/33-10.htm">Ezekiel 33:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-10.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:10 You son of man tell the house (Ezek. 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