Ezekiel 33:1
Ezekiel 33:1 in Multiple Translations
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
A message from the Lord came to me, saying,
Again, the woorde of the Lord came vnto me, saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,
The LORD’s word came to me, saying,
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Yahweh gave me another message. He said,
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Ezekiel 33:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֥י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 33:1
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 33:1
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 33:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 33:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:1
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 33:1
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 33:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:1
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.Ezekiel 33:1 Summary
[This verse shows us that God is a God who speaks, and He wants to communicate with us. Just like He spoke to Ezekiel, He wants to speak to us through His word, the Bible, and through prayer. As it says in Psalm 119:105, 'Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.' Ezekiel's experience reminds us that God is always guiding and directing us, if we will only listen. We can trust that He will give us the wisdom and discernment we need to follow Him, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when the Bible says 'the word of the LORD came to me'?
This phrase indicates that God is speaking directly to the prophet Ezekiel, giving him a message to share with others, similar to how God spoke to other prophets like Isaiah in Isaiah 1:1 and Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:4.
Why does Ezekiel keep receiving messages from God?
Ezekiel's role as a prophet is to hear from God and deliver His messages to the people, as seen in Ezekiel 2:1-3:27, and this verse shows that this is an ongoing process, with God continuing to communicate with him to guide and direct him.
Is this verse just an introduction to the rest of the chapter?
While Ezekiel 33:1 does introduce the next section of Ezekiel's prophecies, it also emphasizes God's ongoing communication with Ezekiel, highlighting the importance of listening to and obeying God's word, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:3 and Matthew 4:4.
How does this verse relate to my personal walk with God?
This verse reminds us that God desires to communicate with us, just as He did with Ezekiel, and we can hear from Him through prayer, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit, as seen in John 10:27 and Romans 8:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God speaks to me, and how can I be more attentive to His voice?
- How can I, like Ezekiel, be a faithful messenger of God's word to those around me?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to listen more closely to God's guidance and direction?
- How can I balance the desire to hear from God with the need to take action and obey what He has already spoken to me?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 33:1
Again the word of the Lord came unto me,.... After the delivery of various prophecies concerning the ruin of other nations, the Ammonites, Tyrians, and Egyptians, a fresh prophecy comes from the Lord
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 33:1
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Heretofore his functions had been chiefly threatening: from this point, after the evil had gotten to its worst, in the overthrow of Jerusalem, the consolatory element preponderates.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:1
Ezekiel 33:1 Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Ver. 1. Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying.] A new commission to preach again to his countrymen, which he had not done since Ezekiel 24:27.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:1
CHAPTER XXXIII The prophet, after having addressed several other nations, returns now to his own; previously to which he is told, as on a former occasion, the duty of a watchman, the salvation or ruin of whose soul depends on the manner in which he discharges it. An awful passage indeed; full of important instruction both to such as speak, and to such as hear, the word of God, 1-9. The prophet is then directed what answer to make to the cavils of infidelity and impiety; and to vindicate the equity of the Divine government by declaring the general terms of acceptance with God to be (as told before, Ezekiel 18:3; Ezekiel 18:4 c.,) without respect of persons so that the ruin of the finally impenitent must be entirely owing to themselves, 10-20. The prophet receives the news of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans, about a year and four months after it happened, according to the opinion of some, who have been led to this conjecture by the date given to this prophecy in the twenty-first verse, as it stands in our common Version: but some of the manuscripts of this prophet consulted by Dr. Kennicott have in this place the ELEVENTH year, which is probably the genuine reading. To check the vain confidence of those who expected to hold out by possessing themselves of its other fastnesses, the utter desolation of all Judea is foretold, 21-29. Ezekiel is informed that among those that attended his instructions were a great number of hypocrites, against whom he delivers a most awful message. When the Lord is destroying these hypocrites, then shall they know that there hath been a prophet among them, 30-33. NOTES ON CHAP. XXXIII
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 33:1
1–6. The illustration—duty of the watchman in war.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 33:1
Again - And. For Ezek. 33:1-20, compare Ezek. 18 notes.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:1
1-6. This command came the evening before the messenger arrived announcing the fall of Jerusalem (Ezekiel 33:21-22).