Ezekiel 3:16 net — At the end of seven days the LORD’s message came to me:

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"At the end of seven days the LORD’s message came to me:"

— Ezekiel 3:16, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 3 — Context

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and the sound of the living beings’ wings brushing against each other, and the sound of the wheels alongside them, a great rumbling sound.

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A wind lifted me up and carried me away. I went bitterly, my spirit full of fury, and the hand of the LORD rested powerfully on me.

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I came to the exiles at Tel Abib, who lived by the Kebar River. I sat dumbfounded among them there, where they were living, for seven days.

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At the end of seven days the LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must give them a warning from me.

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When I say to the wicked,“You will certainly die,” and you do not warn him– you do not speak out to warn the wicked to turn from his wicked lifestyle so that he may live– that wicked person will die for his iniquity, but I will hold you accountable for his death.

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But as for you, if you warn the wicked and he does not turn from his wicked deed and from his wicked lifestyle, he will die for his iniquity but you will have saved your own life.

Ezekiel 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 3:16 say?
Ezekiel 3:16 in the NET Bible reads: “At the end of seven days the LORD’s message came to me:”
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 (NET): “At the end of seven days the LORD’s message came to me:” 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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