King James Version
What Does Ezekiel 33:3 Mean?
“If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;”
Context
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Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman: When: Heb. A land when I bring a sword upon her
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If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
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Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. whosoever: Heb. he that hearing heareth
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He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**12. hanged ... by their hand--**a piece of wanton cruelty invented by the Chaldeans. Grotius translates, "Princes were hung by the hand of the enemy"; hanging was a usual mode of execution (Ge 40:19).
**elders--**officials (La 4:16).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Ezekiel 33:3 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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