Ezekiel 33:3
Ezekiel 33:3 in Multiple Translations
and he sees the sword coming against that land and blows the ram’s horn to warn the people.
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
if, when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
If, when he sees the sword coming on the land, by sounding the horn he gives the people news of their danger;
When he saw the army advancing to attack the country, he would blow the trumpet to warn everyone.
If when hee seeth the sworde come vpon ye land, he blow the trumpet, and warne the people,
And he hath seen the sword coming against the land, And hath blown with a trumpet, and hath warned the people,
if, when he sees the sword come on the land, he blows the trumpet and warns the people,
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he shall blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
And he see the sword coming upon the land, and sound the trumpet, and tell the people:
if he sees the enemy army [MTY] coming to attack his country, and he blows a trumpet to warn the people,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 33:3
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Ezekiel 33:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/רָאָ֥ה
אֶת
הַ/חֶ֖רֶב
בָּאָ֣ה
עַל
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/תָקַ֥ע
בַּ/שּׁוֹפָ֖ר
וְ/הִזְהִ֥יר
אֶת
הָ/עָֽם
וְ/רָאָ֥ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/חֶ֖רֶב
chereb
H2719
sword
Art | N-fs
בָּאָ֣ה
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
וְ/תָקַ֥ע
tâqaʻ
H8628
to blow
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בַּ/שּׁוֹפָ֖ר
shôwphâr
H7782
trumpet
Prep | N-ms
וְ/הִזְהִ֥יר
zâhar
H2094
to shine
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 33:3
וְ/רָאָ֥ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/חֶ֖רֶב
chereb
H2719
"sword"
Art | N-fs
A sword or cutting instrument is what this Hebrew word refers to, including knives and tools for cutting stone. It is used in the Bible to describe weapons and sharp objects.
Definition: 1) sword, knife 1a) sword 1b) knife 1c) tools for cutting stone
Usage: Occurs in 372 OT verses. KJV: axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Samuel 2:16; Psalms 7:13.
בָּאָ֣ה
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
וְ/תָקַ֥ע
tâqaʻ
H8628
"to blow"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This word means to blow or strike something, like a trumpet or a nail. In the Bible, it is used to describe making a loud noise or driving something into place. The KJV translates it as blow, clap, or strike.
Definition: 1) to blow, clap, strike, sound, thrust, give a blow, blast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to thrust, drive (of weapon) 1a2) to give a blast, give a blow 1a3) to strike or clap hands 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be blown, blast (of horn) 1b2) to strike or pledge oneself
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: blow (a trumpet), cast, clap, fasten, pitch (tent), smite, sound, strike, [idiom] suretiship, thrust. See also: Genesis 31:25; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 47:2.
בַּ/שּׁוֹפָ֖ר
shôwphâr
H7782
"trumpet"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a trumpet or cornet, often made from a ram's horn. It was used in the Bible to signal important events or to sound an alarm, and is still used today in some Jewish traditions.
Definition: horn, ram's horn
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: cornet, trumpet. See also: Exodus 19:16; 1 Chronicles 15:28; Psalms 47:6.
וְ/הִזְהִ֥יר
zâhar
H2094
"to shine"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
In Hebrew, this verb means to warn or enlighten someone by caution, like in Proverbs 27:12 where it says to warn the wise. It can also mean to teach or admonish, as seen in Psalm 2:10. This word is about giving guidance.
Definition: 1) to shine, send out light, be light, be shining 1a) (Hiphil) to shine, send out light (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: admonish, shine, teach, (give) warn(-ing). See also: Exodus 18:20; Ezekiel 3:20; Psalms 19:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 33:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 33:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 33:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 33:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:3
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 33:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:3
- Sermons on Ezekiel 33:3
Context — Ezekiel the Watchman for Israel
1Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
2“Son of man, speak to your people and tell them: ‘Suppose I bring the sword against a land, and the people of that land choose a man from among them, appointing him as their watchman,
3and he sees the sword coming against that land and blows the ram’s horn to warn the people.
4Then if anyone hears the sound of the horn but fails to heed the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head. 5Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hosea 8:1 | Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 4:20 | Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!” |
| 3 | Nehemiah 4:18 | And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. |
| 4 | Joel 2:1 | Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— |
| 5 | Isaiah 58:1 | “Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 6:1 | “Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 4:5 | Announce in Judah, proclaim in Jerusalem, and say: “Blow the ram’s horn throughout the land. Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves and let us flee to the fortified cities.’ |
| 8 | Ezekiel 33:8–9 | If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood. But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 51:27 | “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her— Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. |
Ezekiel 33:3 Summary
Ezekiel 33:3 tells us that when the watchman sees danger coming, he blows the ram's horn to warn the people. This is like when God sends us warnings through His Word or through other people, and we need to listen and respond. If we don't listen, we will be responsible for our own actions, as it says in Ezekiel 33:4. We can learn from this verse by being more attentive to God's warnings, like the one in Matthew 3:2, and responding in obedience, as we see in Romans 2:8-9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the watchman in Ezekiel 33:3?
The watchman is responsible for warning the people of the land about the impending danger of the sword, as seen in Ezekiel 33:3, and this role is similar to the prophets in the Bible who warn people of God's judgment, as mentioned in Isaiah 62:6-7.
Why is it important for the watchman to blow the ram's horn?
The watchman blows the ram's horn to warn the people of the danger, giving them a chance to respond and save themselves, as stated in Ezekiel 33:3, and this is similar to the call to repentance in Matthew 3:2.
What happens if the people do not heed the warning of the watchman?
If the people do not heed the warning of the watchman, they will be responsible for their own blood, as stated in Ezekiel 33:4, and this emphasizes the importance of responding to God's warnings, as seen in Proverbs 29:1.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us of the importance of listening to and responding to God's warnings, whether through His Word or through the voices of His servants, as seen in Ezekiel 33:3, and this is similar to the call to obedience in Romans 2:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God warns us of danger or judgment in our lives, and how can we be more attentive to these warnings?
- How can we, like the watchman, be a voice of warning to those around us who may be in danger of God's judgment?
- What are some areas in our lives where we need to heed God's warnings and respond in obedience, and what steps can we take to do so?
- How can we balance the call to warn others with the need to show them love and compassion, as seen in Ezekiel 33:11?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 33:3
If what he seeth the sword come upon the land,.... Or those that kill with the sword, as the Targum; as soon as he observes a body of armed men, more or less, marching towards the borders of the land
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 33:3
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people; If, when he seeth the sword - invaders. An appropriate illustration at the time of the invasion of Judea by Nebuchadnezzar.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:3
The sword of the enemy, or any other danger which he may foresee in any of the causes or forerunners of it. Come, i.e. coming, approaching to the land. Blow the trumpet; sound the alarm: the sound of the trumpet is a warning, yet to this sometimes it is necessary to add a warning by word of month, and tell the people brought together by the trumpet what he seeth.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:3
Ezekiel 33:3 If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;Ver. 3. He blow the trumpet.] Hence the ancients infer that a bishop must preach, and that Praelati officium est sollicitudo non celsitudo. He taketh upon him the office of a constant preacher, saith Gregory, that undertaketh to be a minister. Clemens, Bernard.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 33:3
3. The trumpet was the signal of danger, Hosea 8:1; Amos 3:6; Jeremiah 6:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:3
1-6. This command came the evening before the messenger arrived announcing the fall of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 33:21-22).
Sermons on Ezekiel 33:3
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Guarding the Sheep by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker identifies himself as a watchman called by God to warn the Church of Jesus Christ. He expresses his concern about the prosperity gospel and the false te |
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Breaking the Bondage of an Ungodly Heritage by Don Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concept of breaking the chains of an ungodly heritage. He criticizes the idea that individuals are not personally responsible for their ac |
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The Shouting Pulpit and the Shaking Pews by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the decline of a once thriving church in Birmingham, UK. The church, which had a rich history of faithful preachers, now has only four memb |
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The Moral Decline of Society by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the truth of God's Word, even in the face of persecution and societal opposition. It warns against being deceived by false |
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The Sword and the Trowel by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Nehemiah in the Bible, specifically Nehemiah 4:12-18. The Jews living near Nehemiah warned him multiple times that their enemie |
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(1 Thessalonians) Marked Differentiations and Exortations by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of rejoicing in the Lord regardless of the circumstances. She encourages the audience to trust in the Holy Ghost and to let g |
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The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the negative effects of the prosperity gospel and false prophets on believers. He describes witnessing people engaging in strang |