Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And if I say to a wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ but they then turn away from their sin and do what is just and right— New Living Translation And suppose I tell some wicked people that they will surely die, but then they turn from their sins and do what is just and right. English Standard Version Again, though I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ yet if he turns from his sin and does what is just and right, Berean Standard Bible But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— King James Bible Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; New King James Version Again, when I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ if he turns from his sin and does what is lawful and right, New American Standard Bible But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will certainly die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness, NASB 1995 “But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness, NASB 1977 “But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness, Legacy Standard Bible But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does justice and righteousness, Amplified Bible But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will certainly die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices that which is just (fair) and right— Christian Standard Bible “ ‘So when I tell the wicked person, “You will surely die,” but he repents of his sin and does what is just and right— Holman Christian Standard Bible So when I tell the wicked person, ‘You will surely die,’ but he repents of his sin and does what is just and right— American Standard Version Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; Contemporary English Version Suppose I warn wicked people that they will die because of their sins, and they stop sinning and start doing right. English Revised Version Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; GOD'S WORD® Translation I may warn the wicked person that he will certainly die. But suppose he turns from his sin and does what is fair and right. Good News Translation I may warn someone evil that he is going to die, but if he stops sinning and does what is right and good-- International Standard Version "If I tell the wicked person that he will certainly die, if he turns from his sin and acts with justice and righteousness, Majority Standard Bible But if I tell the wicked man, ?You will surely die,? and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right? NET Bible Suppose I say to the wicked, 'You must certainly die,' but he turns from his sin and does what is just and right. New Heart English Bible Again, when I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die'; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; Webster's Bible Translation Again, when I say to the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he shall turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; World English Bible Again, when I say to the wicked, “You will surely die,” if he turns from his sin and does that which is lawful and right, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in My saying to the wicked: You surely die, "" And—he has turned back from his sin, "" And has done judgment and righteousness, Young's Literal Translation And in My saying to the wicked: Thou surely diest, And -- he hath turned back from his sin, And hath done judgment and righteousness, Smith's Literal Translation And in my saying to the unjust, Dying, thou shalt die; and he turned back from his sinning and he did judgment and justice; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if I shall say to the wicked: Thou shalt surely die: and he do penance for his sin, and do judgment and justice, Catholic Public Domain Version And if I say to the impious man, ‘You shall certainly die,’ and yet he repents from his sin, and he does judgment and justice, New American Bible And though I say to the wicked that they shall die, if they turn away from sin and do what is just and right— New Revised Standard Version Again, though I say to the wicked, “You shall surely die,” yet if they turn from their sin and do what is lawful and right— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAgain, when I say to the wicked, You shall surely die, and he turns from his sins and does that which is just and right, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when I say to the evil, ‘You shall certainly die’, and he shall turn from his sins and he will do justice and righteousness OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Again, when I say unto the wicked: Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; Brenton Septuagint Translation And when I say to the ungodly, Thou shalt surely die; and he shall turn from his sin, and do judgment and justice, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Message of the Watchman…13If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but he then trusts in his righteousness and commits iniquity, then none of his righteous works will be remembered; he will die because of the iniquity he has committed. 14But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— 15if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.… Cross References Ezekiel 18:21-23 But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Jeremiah 18:7-8 At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Jonah 3:10 When God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways—He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them. Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent. Matthew 3:8 Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Romans 2:4 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Joel 2:13 So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Treasury of Scripture Again, when I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; Thou shalt Ezekiel 33:8 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. Ezekiel 3:18,19 When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand… Ezekiel 18:27 Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. if he Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Jeremiah 4:1 If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove. Ezekiel 18:21,27 But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die… Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Matthew 9:13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Jump to Previous Death Die Diest Evil-Doer Fate Justice Lawful Practices Right Righteousness Sin Surely Turn Turned Turneth Turns WickedJump to Next Death Die Diest Evil-Doer Fate Justice Lawful Practices Right Righteousness Sin Surely Turn Turned Turneth Turns WickedEzekiel 33 1. According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people7. Ezekiel is admonished of his duty 10. God shows the justice of his ways toward the penitent and toward revolters 17. He maintains his justice 21. Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem 25. he prophecies the desolation of the land 30. God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ This phrase reflects God's direct communication through the prophet Ezekiel, emphasizing the certainty of divine judgment on sin. The concept of death here is both physical and spiritual, aligning with the broader biblical theme that sin leads to death (Romans 6:23). The warning is a call to repentance, highlighting God's justice and mercy. In the historical context, Ezekiel was addressing the exiled Israelites in Babylon, urging them to turn from their ways. This reflects the covenantal relationship where God holds His people accountable but also offers a path to redemption. and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. He serves as a watchman, warning the people of impending judgment and calling them to repentance. 2. The Wicked Man Represents individuals who live in sin and are warned by God of the consequences of their actions. This term is used to describe those who are not living according to God's laws. 3. God The sovereign Lord who communicates through Ezekiel, offering both warnings of judgment and opportunities for repentance and redemption. 4. Israelites in Exile The audience of Ezekiel's prophecies, who are experiencing the consequences of their disobedience to God, yet are given a chance to repent and return to righteousness. 5. Babylon The place of exile for the Israelites, symbolizing both judgment and the opportunity for renewal and transformation through repentance. Teaching Points The Call to RepentanceGod’s warning to the wicked is an act of mercy, providing an opportunity for repentance and transformation. The Power of Turning True repentance involves a decisive turning away from sin and a commitment to live righteously, as seen in the Hebrew word "shuv," meaning to return or turn back. God’s Desire for Redemption God does not delight in the death of the wicked but desires that they turn from their ways and live, reflecting His compassionate and redemptive nature. Personal Responsibility Each individual is responsible for their response to God’s call, emphasizing the importance of personal accountability in spiritual matters. Living Justly and Rightly Repentance is demonstrated through actions that align with God’s standards of justice and righteousness, highlighting the transformative power of genuine faith. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So when I tellוּבְאָמְרִ֥י (ū·ḇə·’ā·mə·rî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the wicked man, לָֽרָשָׁ֖ע (lā·rā·šā‘) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person ‘You will surely die,’ מ֣וֹת (mō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and he turns וְשָׁב֙ (wə·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from his sin מֵֽחַטָּאת֔וֹ (mê·ḥaṭ·ṭā·ṯōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and does וְעָשָׂ֥ה (wə·‘ā·śāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make what is just מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and right— וּצְדָקָֽה׃ (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively Links Ezekiel 33:14 NIVEzekiel 33:14 NLT Ezekiel 33:14 ESV Ezekiel 33:14 NASB Ezekiel 33:14 KJV Ezekiel 33:14 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 33:14 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 33:14 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 33:14 French Bible Ezekiel 33:14 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:14 Again when I say to the wicked (Ezek. 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