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Ezekiel 33:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezekiel 33:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 33 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?”
Ezekiel 33:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 33:11
One of Scripture's most important declarations of God's heart: 'Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?' The oath formula 'As I live' (chai-ani, חַי־אָנִי) invokes God's own eternal existence as guarantee of truth. The emphatic 'I have no pleasure' (im-echpotz, אִם־אֶחְפֹּץ—literally 'if I delight,' used rhetorically to mean 'I do not delight') reveals God's heart. He desires repentance and life, not judgment and deat...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 33:11
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“Who will have all men to be saved”
“and live?”
“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“οἱ δὲ εἰς ἐμὲ ἁμαρτάνοντες ἀσεβοῦσιν τὰς ἑαυτῶν ψυχάς καὶ οἱ μισοῦντές με ἀγαπῶσιν θάνατον”
“house of Israel”
“you backsliding children”
“I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.”