Ezekiel 3:16 cpdv — Then, when seven days had passed, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, when seven days had passed, the word of the Lord came to me, saying: "

— Ezekiel 3:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 3 — Context

13

and the voice of the wings of the living creatures striking against one another, and the voice of the wheels following the living creatures, and the voice of a great commotion.

14

Then the Spirit lifted me and took me away. And I went forth in bitterness, with the indignation of my spirit. For the hand of the Lord was with me, strengthening me.

15

And I went to those of the transmigration, to the stockpile of new crops, to those who were living beside the river Chebar. And I sat where they were sitting. And I remained there for seven days, while mourning in their midst.

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Then, when seven days had passed, the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

17

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. And so, you shall listen to the word from my mouth, and you shall announce it to them from me.

18

If, when I say to the impious man, ‘You shall certainly die,’ you do not announce it to him, and you do not speak so that he may turn aside from his impious way and live, then the same impious man will die in his iniquity. But I will attribute his blood to your hand.

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But if you announce it to the impious man, and he is not converted from his impiety and from his impious way, then indeed he will die in his iniquity. But you will have delivered your own soul.

Ezekiel 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 3:16 say?
Ezekiel 3:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, when seven days had passed, the word of the Lord came to me, saying: ”
Where is Ezekiel 3:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 3:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 3:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 3:16 in?
Ezekiel 3:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 3:16?
Ezekiel 3:16 reads (CPDV): “Then, when seven days had passed, the word of the Lord came to me, saying: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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