Ezekiel 33:32 cpdv — And you are to them like a verse set to music, which is sung with a sweet and pleasing voice. And they hear your words,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you are to them like a verse set to music, which is sung with a sweet and pleasing voice. And they hear your words, but they do not do them. "

— Ezekiel 33:32, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 33 — Context

29

And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I will have made their land desolate and deserted, because of all their abominations, which they have worked.

30

And as for you, O son of man: the sons of your people speak about you beside the walls and in the doorways of houses. And they speak to one another, each man to his neighbor, saying: ‘Come, and let us hear what may be the word going forth from the Lord.’

31

And they come to you, as if the people were entering, and my people sit before you. And they listen to your words, but they do not do them. For they turn them into a song for their mouth, but their heart pursues their own avarice.

32

And you are to them like a verse set to music, which is sung with a sweet and pleasing voice. And they hear your words, but they do not do them.

33

And when what has been predicted occurs, for behold it is approaching, then they shall know that a prophet was among them.”

Ezekiel 33:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 33:32 say?
Ezekiel 33:32 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you are to them like a verse set to music, which is sung with a sweet and pleasing voice. And they hear your words, but they do not do them. ”
Where is Ezekiel 33:32 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 33:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33, verse 32.
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 33:32.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 33:32 in?
Ezekiel 33:32 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 33:32?
Ezekiel 33:32 reads (CPDV): “And you are to them like a verse set to music, which is sung with a sweet and pleasing voice. And they hear your words, but they do not do them. ” 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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