Ezekiel 33:23
“Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,”
Ezekiel 33:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- DARBYDarby
- And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Context: Ezekiel 33
21And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth month, in the fifth day of the month, that one that had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.
22Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he that was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning; and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb.
23Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
24Son of man, they that inhabit those wastes of the land of Israel speak, saying, Abraham was one, and he inherited the land: but we are many; the land is given us for inheritance.
25Wherefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Ye eat with the blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: and shall ye possess the land?
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.