Ezekiel 33:33
Ezekiel 33:33 in Multiple Translations
So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”
And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.
And when this cometh to pass (behold, it cometh), then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.
And when this comes about (see, it is coming), then it will be clear to them that a prophet has been among them.
So when what you say does happen (and it will), then they will realize that they did have a prophet among them.”
And when this commeth to passe (for loe, it will come) then shall they know, that a Prophet hath bene among them.
And in its coming in — lo, it hath come, And they have known that a prophet hath been in their midst!'
“When this comes to pass—behold, it comes—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”
And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.
And when that which was foretold shall come to pass, (for behold it is coming,) then shall they know that a prophet bath been among them.
The terrible things that I have said will happen to them will surely happen. And then they will know that a prophet has been among them, and that you are that prophet.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 33:33
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Ezekiel 33:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/בֹאָ֑/הּ
הִנֵּ֣ה
בָאָ֔ה
וְ/יָ֣דְע֔וּ
כִּ֥י
נָבִ֖יא
הָיָ֥ה
בְ/תוֹכָֽ/ם
וּ/בְ/בֹאָ֑/הּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
בָאָ֔ה
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal
וְ/יָ֣דְע֔וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
נָבִ֖יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
N-ms
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְ/תוֹכָֽ/ם
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 33:33
וּ/בְ/בֹאָ֑/הּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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.
הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
בָאָ֔ה
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.
וְ/יָ֣דְע֔וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
נָבִ֖יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
N-ms
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
בְ/תוֹכָֽ/ם
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 33:33
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 33:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 33:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 33:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 33:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
- Sermons on Ezekiel 33:33
Context — Word of Jerusalem’s Fall
31So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
32Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.
33So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 28:9 | As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 3:19–20 | And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground. So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 2:5 | And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 5:8 | Now when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king: “Why have you torn your clothes? Please let the man come to me, and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel.” |
| 5 | Ezekiel 33:29 | Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’ |
| 6 | Luke 10:11 | ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off as a testimony against you. Yet be sure of this: The kingdom of God is near.’ |
Ezekiel 33:33 Summary
Ezekiel 33:33 says that when the things God has warned about happen, people will finally realize that a true prophet was among them. This means that God sends messengers to warn us of dangers and guide us towards Him, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 1:5 and Matthew 23:37. We should listen to God's words and apply them to our lives, rather than just hearing them, as warned in James 1:22-25. By doing so, we can avoid judgment and follow God's plan for our lives, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 12:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a prophet to be 'among them' in Ezekiel 33:33?
This phrase suggests that the prophet, in this case Ezekiel, has been divinely appointed to reside among the people, guiding and warning them according to God's will, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:15 and Jeremiah 1:5.
How will the people know that a prophet has been among them?
The people will recognize the prophet's authenticity when the prophesied events come to pass, demonstrating the prophet's connection to God and fulfilling the words spoken in Ezekiel 33:33, similar to the validation of prophets in Deuteronomy 18:22 and Isaiah 48:3-5.
Is Ezekiel 33:33 a message of hope or judgment?
This verse serves as a warning of impending judgment, emphasizing that the people's refusal to heed the prophet's words will ultimately lead to their recognition of the prophet's divine appointment, as stated in Ezekiel 33:33, and echoed in verses like Luke 13:3 and Matthew 23:37.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
Ezekiel 33:33 reminds us that God still speaks to His people through His Word and the prophets, and we must be attentive to His voice, lest we face judgment, as warned in Hebrews 3:7-8 and 2 Peter 1:19-21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have ignored or dismissed God's warnings in my life, and how can I be more attentive to His voice?
- How can I distinguish between a true prophet of God and a false one, according to Scripture?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love and commitment to God, going beyond mere words to actions, as Ezekiel 33:31-32 suggests?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to apply the teachings of Scripture, rather than just hearing them, as warned in Ezekiel 33:32?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 33:33
And when this cometh to pass,.... The prophecy before delivered out, concerning the desolations in the land of Israel, by the sword, pestilence, and wild beasts: lo, it will come; whatever is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 33:33
And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them. When this cometh to pass - when thy predictions are verified.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
When all thou hast prophesied against the Jews shall, as that thou prophesiedst against the nations, come to pass to their ruin, they shall know thou wast no musician, but a prophet sent of God, to forewarn them to flee from wrath; not employed by men, to please their wanton ear and fancy.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
Ezekiel 33:33 And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.Ver. 33. That a prophet.] See on Ezekiel 2:5.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
(33) When this cometh to pass.—“This” refers to what the prophet is commissioned to utter. By the fulfilment of his prophecies of judgment they had already been brought to an outward recognition of his authority; it remained that by the fulfilment of the prophecies yet to come their hearts, or at least the hearts of the better part of them, should be bowed in true submission to the Divine will, as made known through him.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
Verse 33. When this cometh to pass - then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.] What I have predicted, (and it is even now at the doors,) then they will be convinced that there was a prophet among them, by whose ministry they did not profit as they ought.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 33:33
33. when this cometh] but when it cometh to pass. The general it (fem. as usual in general references) is the judgment or crisis, the idea of which underlies all the prophet’s words and is presupposed in them. Cf. Ezekiel 2:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 33:33
30-33. The startling fulfillment of Ezekiel’s last prophecy had aroused special interest in his every word. Everybody was now talking about him, but not against him (Ezekiel 33:30).
Sermons on Ezekiel 33:33
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Hearing and Doing God's Word - Part 1 by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the issue of spectatorship in American culture, particularly in the context of church services. He criticizes the mindset of going to church |
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(1 Corinthians) ch.1:25-2:16 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not relying on human wisdom or cleverness when preaching the word of God. He highlights the need to speak about the things |
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Cranbrook 1993 Imparting Truth to Hearts Not Just Minds (10-2-93 Am) by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth from God rather than relying on various cults or books. He uses an analogy of a bank teller learning to i |
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The Congregation of the Dead by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of going wherever God sends us to declare His goodness. He describes Shiloh as the place where the heart of God begins to wor |
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K-538 the Spirit of Elijah (1 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of society and civilization, highlighting the immorality, cultural decay, and economic crisis in America. He also mentions t |
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Prophecy in the Old Testament by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher warns the audience about false prophets who are only interested in personal gain. He emphasizes the importance of being cautious and discerning when it |
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Samuel - His Early Life Ii by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He uses the story of Samuel in the Bible to illustrate how God can speak to indiv |