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Ezekiel 33:2

Ezekiel 33:1 net — Ezekiel Israel’s Watchman The LORD’s message came to me:

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"Ezekiel Israel’s Watchman The LORD’s message came to me:"

— Ezekiel 33:1, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 33 — Context

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Ezekiel Israel’s Watchman The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, speak to your people, and say to them,‘Suppose I bring a sword against the land, and the people of the land take one man from their borders and make him their watchman.

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He sees the sword coming against the land, blows the trumpet, and warns the people,

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but there is one who hears the sound of the trumpet yet does not heed the warning. Then the sword comes and sweeps him away. He will be responsible for his own death.

Ezekiel 33:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 33:1 say?
Ezekiel 33:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Ezekiel Israel’s Watchman The LORD’s message came to me:”
Where is Ezekiel 33:1 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 33:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33, verse 1.
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 33:1.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 33:1 in?
Ezekiel 33:1 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 33:1?
Ezekiel 33:1 reads (NET): “Ezekiel Israel’s Watchman 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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