Ezekiel 33:17
“Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.”
Ezekiel 33:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the children of thy people have said: The way of the Lord is not equitable: whereas their own way is unjust.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
- DARBYDarby
- Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Yet the children of your people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the sons of thy people have said: The way of the Lord is not pondered, As to them ; their way is not pondered.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Yet your people say, “The way of the Lord is not fair,” but it is their way that is not fair.
Context: Ezekiel 33
15If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.
16None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.
17Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.
18When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.
19But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
About Ezekiel 33: The Watchman's Responsibility
In Ezekiel 33, God calls Ezekiel to be a watchman over his people, responsible for sounding the alarm when danger is near. The chapter highlights the watchman's responsibility to warn the people of impending judgment and of the consequences of their sinful actions.
Commentary
The concept of the watchman is an important one in the Bible. It is a metaphor that describes the role of the prophet, the pastor, the parent, and any person who has been entrusted with the responsibility of guarding and warning others. God's message to Ezekiel emphasizes the urgent nature of the watchman's duty. The watchman must be vigilant, always alert and ready to sound the alarm when danger is near. The watchman's message may not always be popular or comfortable, but it is crucial for the safety and well-being of the people. As Christians, we too are called to be watchmen, to speak truth and warn others of the dangers of sin, and to point them towards the salvation that can only be found in Jesus Christ.