Ezekiel 33:5
New International Version
Since they heard the sound of the trumpet but did not heed the warning, their blood will be on their own head. If they had heeded the warning, they would have saved themselves.

New Living Translation
They heard the alarm but ignored it, so the responsibility is theirs. If they had listened to the warning, they could have saved their lives.

English Standard Version
He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning; his blood shall be upon himself. But if he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.

Berean Standard Bible
Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
He heard the sound of the trumpet, but did not take warning; his blood shall be upon himself. But he who takes warning will save his life.

New American Standard Bible
He heard the sound of the horn but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have saved his life.

NASB 1995
‘He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have delivered his life.

NASB 1977
‘He heard the sound of the trumpet, but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have delivered his life.

Legacy Standard Bible
He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have escaped with his life.

Amplified Bible
He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning; his blood shall be on himself. But if he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.

Christian Standard Bible
Since he heard the sound of the ram’s horn but ignored the warning, his death is his own fault. If he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Since he heard the sound of the trumpet but ignored the warning, his blood is on his own hands. If he had taken warning, he would have saved his life.

American Standard Version
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.

English Revised Version
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him: whereas if he had taken warning he should have delivered his soul.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They heard the sound of the horn but ignored its warning. So they are responsible for their own deaths. If they had taken the warning, they would have saved themselves.

Good News Translation
His death is his own fault, because he paid no attention to the warning. If he had paid attention, he could have escaped.

International Standard Version
After all, he heard the alarm sounding, but did not heed the warning, so his shed blood will remain his own responsibility. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved himself.

Majority Standard Bible
Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.

NET Bible
He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not heed the warning, so he is responsible for himself. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.

New Heart English Bible
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and didn't take warning; his blood shall be on him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
He heard the sound of the trumpet and didn’t take warning. His blood will be on him; whereas if he had heeded the warning, he would have delivered his soul.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The voice of the horn he heard, "" And he has not taken warning, his blood is on him, "" And he who took warning has delivered his soul.

Young's Literal Translation
The voice of the trumpet he heard, And he hath not taken warning, his blood is on him, And he who took warning his soul hath delivered.

Smith's Literal Translation
He heard the voice of the trumpet, and he took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. He taking warning delivered his soul.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not look to himself, his blood shall be upon him: but if he look to himself, he shall save his life.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and he did not take care of himself, so his blood will be upon him. But if he guards himself, he will save his own life.

New American Bible
They heard the trumpet blast but ignored the warning; their blood is on them. If they had heeded the warning, they could have escaped with their lives.

New Revised Standard Version
They heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning; their blood shall be upon themselves. But if they had taken warning, they would have saved their lives.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But if he should take heed, he shall deliver his life.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if he pays attention, he saves his life
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
he heard the sound of the horn, and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Because he heard the sound of the trumpet, and took no heed, his blood shall be upon him: but the other, because he took heed, has delivered his soul.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ezekiel the Watchman for Israel
4Then if anyone hears the sound of the horn but fails to heed the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head. 5 Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life. 6But if the watchman sees the sword coming and fails to blow the horn to warn the people, and the sword comes and takes away a life, then that one will be taken away in his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.’…

Cross References
Ezekiel 3:18-19
If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself.

Ezekiel 18:30-32
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!

Ezekiel 18:20
The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him.

Ezekiel 18:24
But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.

Ezekiel 18:26
If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed.

Ezekiel 18:27
But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.

Ezekiel 18:28
Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.

Ezekiel 18:32
For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!

Ezekiel 33:9
But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life.

Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

Ezekiel 33:12
Therefore, son of man, say to your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man will not deliver him in the day of his transgression; neither will the wickedness of the wicked man cause him to stumble on the day he turns from his wickedness. Nor will the righteous man be able to survive by his righteousness on the day he sins.’

Ezekiel 33:13
If 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.

Ezekiel 33:14
But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right—

Ezekiel 33:16
None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live.

Ezekiel 33:19
But if a wicked man turns from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live because of this.


Treasury of Scripture

He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be on him. But he that takes warning shall deliver his soul.

heard

Psalm 95:7
For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

Hebrews 2:1-3
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip…

his blood

Isaiah 51:2
Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.

John 8:39
They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

But

Exodus 9:19-21
Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die…

2 Kings 6:10
And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

Acts 2:37-41
Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? …

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1. According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people
7. 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
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Since he heard the sound of the trumpet
The phrase "heard the sound of the trumpet" refers to the ancient practice of using a trumpet, or shofar, to signal impending danger or to call people to attention. In the Hebrew context, the shofar was often used in battle or as a call to repentance. The sound of the trumpet symbolizes a clear and unmistakable warning from God. The Hebrew root for "trumpet" is "shofar," which is deeply embedded in Jewish tradition as a call to awaken the spiritual senses. This phrase emphasizes the responsibility of the individual to heed divine warnings.

but did not take warning
This phrase highlights the willful neglect or refusal to respond to the warning. In the Hebrew context, the word for "warning" can also imply instruction or teaching. The failure to "take warning" suggests a deliberate choice to ignore God's call to repentance and change. Historically, the prophets were God's messengers, and ignoring their warnings was tantamount to ignoring God Himself. This phrase serves as a reminder of the consequences of spiritual apathy and disobedience.

his blood will be on his own head
The expression "his blood will be on his own head" is a Hebrew idiom signifying personal responsibility for one's actions. In ancient Israel, this phrase was used in legal contexts to denote accountability for one's own death or misfortune. It underscores the principle of individual responsibility before God. Theologically, it reflects the justice of God, where each person is accountable for their response to His warnings.

If he had taken warning
This conditional phrase introduces the possibility of a different outcome had the individual chosen to heed the warning. It implies that God, in His mercy, provides opportunities for repentance and salvation. The Hebrew concept of "taking warning" involves not just hearing but acting upon the message. This phrase encourages believers to be responsive to God's guidance and to live in obedience to His will.

he would have saved his life
The promise "he would have saved his life" speaks to the potential for deliverance and preservation through obedience. In the Hebrew context, "saved" often implies being delivered from physical or spiritual peril. This phrase assures that God's warnings are not merely punitive but are intended for the preservation and well-being of His people. It serves as an inspirational reminder of the life-giving power of heeding God's word and the hope of salvation through obedience.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Since he heard
שָׁמַע֙ (šā·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

the sound
ק֨וֹל (qō·wl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the trumpet
הַשּׁוֹפָ֤ר (haš·šō·w·p̄ār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn

but failed
וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

to heed the warning,
נִזְהָ֔ר (niz·hār)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2094: To gleam, to enlighten

his blood
דָּמ֖וֹ (dā·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

will be
יִֽהְיֶ֑ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

on his own head.
בּ֣וֹ (bōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

If he
וְה֥וּא (wə·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

had taken warning,
נִזְהָ֖ר (niz·hār)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2094: To gleam, to enlighten

he would have saved
מִלֵּֽט׃ (mil·lêṭ)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4422: To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks

his life.
נַפְשׁ֥וֹ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion


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