Ezekiel 33:8
Ezekiel 33:8 in Multiple Translations
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.
When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die, and thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way; that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood will I require at thy hand.
When I say to the evil-doer, Death will certainly overtake you; and you say nothing to make clear to the evil-doer the danger of his way; death will overtake that evil man in his evil-doing, but I will make you responsible for his blood.
If I tell the wicked ‘You're wicked; you're going to die’; but you don't warn them to change what they're doing, then they'll die in their sins and I will hold your responsible for their deaths.
When I shall say vnto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt die the death, if thou doest not speake, and admonish the wicked of his way, that wicked man shall die for his iniquitie, but his blood will I require at thine hand.
In My saying to the wicked, O wicked one — thou dost surely die, And thou hast not spoken to warn the wicked from his way, He — the wicked — in his iniquity doth die, And his blood from thy hand I require.
When I tell the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ and you don’t speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, but I will require his blood at your hand.
When I say to the wicked, O wicked man , thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thy hand.
When I say to the wicked: O wicked man, thou shalt surely die: if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked man from his way: that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but I will require his blood at thy hand.
When I say to some wicked person, ‘You wicked person, you will surely die because of your sins,’ you must tell him that. If you do not speak to that person to warn him that he should turn away from his sins, that wicked person will die because of his sins, but I will say that you are responsible for his death [MTY].
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 33:8
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Context — Ezekiel the Watchman for Israel
8If 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.
9But 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. 10Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 20:26–27 | Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 33:6 | But if the watchman sees the sword coming and fails to blow the horn to warn the people, and the sword comes and takes away a life, then that one will be taken away in his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.’ |
| 3 | Ezekiel 33:14 | But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— |
| 4 | Ezekiel 18:4 | Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 18:20 | The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. |
| 6 | Genesis 3:4 | “You will not surely die,” the serpent told her. |
| 7 | Isaiah 3:11 | Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 8:11–13 | They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD. I will take away their harvest, declares the LORD. There will be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the tree, and even the leaf will wither. Whatever I have given them will be lost to them.” |
| 9 | Ezekiel 18:18 | As for his father, he will die for his own iniquity, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother, and did what was wrong among his people. |
| 10 | Proverbs 11:21 | Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape. |
Ezekiel 33:8 Summary
[This verse is saying that if God tells us to warn someone about their sin, and we don't do it, then we will be held responsible for their actions. It's like if you saw someone walking towards a cliff and you didn't warn them, and they fell off. You would feel terrible, right? It's similar with sin - if we know someone is sinning and we don't warn them, we will feel responsible if they don't turn to God. As it says in Proverbs 24:11-12, 'Rescue those being led away to death, and hold back those stumbling toward slaughter', and in Ezekiel 33:9, 'he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life'.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the responsibility of the watchman in Ezekiel 33:8?
The watchman, in this case Ezekiel, is responsible for warning the wicked of their impending doom if they do not turn from their ways, as seen in Ezekiel 33:7 where God says 'I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel'
What happens if the watchman fails to warn the wicked?
If the watchman fails to warn the wicked, God will hold the watchman accountable for the wicked person's blood, as stated in Ezekiel 33:8, and this is similar to the principle found in Acts 20:26-27 where Paul warns the elders of the church
Is the watchman responsible for the wicked person's salvation?
No, the watchman is not responsible for the wicked person's salvation, but rather for warning them of their sin and the consequences of not turning to God, as seen in Ezekiel 33:9 where it says 'he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life'
How does this verse relate to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20?
This verse relates to the Great Commission in that both emphasize the importance of sharing the message of salvation with others, and the responsibility that comes with being a messenger of God, as Jesus commands us to 'go and make disciples of all nations' in Matthew 28:19
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be a watchman for those around me, warning them of the dangers of sin and the importance of turning to God?
- How can I balance the responsibility of warning others with the understanding that I am not responsible for their salvation?
- What are some obstacles that might prevent me from speaking out to warn others, and how can I overcome them?
- How can I cultivate a sense of urgency and compassion for those who are lost and in need of salvation, as seen in Ezekiel 33:8?
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Sermons on Ezekiel 33:8
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The Ministry of Fasting by Wesley Duewel | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of one lone monk named Savonarola who preached against the sins of Rome and the Roman Catholic Church. Despite facing opposition an |
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Ezekiel: His Call and Commission by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, Brother Stephen Kahn begins by setting the context of the book of Ezekiel, stating that it was written during the fifth year of King Jehoi-Ching's captivity. He des |
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John Wesley & Christian Zeal by Geoffrey Thomas | In this sermon transcript, the preacher, John Wesley, announces his text from Isaiah 53, emphasizing the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus for our sins. Despite initially preaching |
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Homily 82 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the significance of the Last Supper, emphasizing the solemnity and importance of partaking in the body and blood of Christ. He highlights the betrayal o |
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The Certainty of Death by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches a powerful sermon on the certainty of death, emphasizing that all individuals, whether righteous or wicked, will face physical death. He highlights the disti |
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Ezekiel 3:15 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of understanding in ministry, drawing from Ezekiel's call to serve those in captivity. He highlights that true compassion stems from underst |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |







