Parallel Verses
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,
New American Standard Bible
But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he
King James 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;
Holman 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—
A Conservative Version
Again, when I say to the wicked man, Thou shall surely die, if he turns from his sin, and does that which is lawful 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;
Amplified
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—
Bible in Basic English
And when I say to the evil-doer, Death will certainly be your fate; if he is turned from his sin and does what is ordered and right;
Darby Translation
And when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt certainly die, and he turneth from his sin, and doeth judgment and justice;
Julia Smith 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;
King James 2000
Again, when I say unto the wicked, You shall surely die; if he turns from his sin, and does that which is lawful and right;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And when I say to the wicked, 'Certainly you will die,' but he returns from his sin and he does justice and righteousness--
Modern King James verseion
Again, when I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; if he turns from his sin and does justice and right;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Again; If I say unto the wicked, 'Thou shalt surely die,' and so he turn from his sins, and do the thing that is lawful 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;
The Emphasized Bible
And when I say to the lawless man Thou shalt surely die, but he shall turn from his sin, and do justice and righteousness:
Webster
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 shall surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
Youngs 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,
Themes
Condescension of God » Expostulates with backsliding israel
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Repentance » The reward for repenting
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 33:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ezekiel Appointed As A Watchman And His Responsibility
13 "If I tell the righteous person that he will certainly live, if he trusts in his own righteousness and commits evil, none of his righteousness will be remembered, and he will die because of the wrong that he commits. 14 "If I tell the wicked person that he will certainly die, if he turns from his sin and acts with justice and righteousness, 15 returning what has been placed as collateral for a loan, paying back what he has taken, following the regulations that promote life, and committing no iniquity, he will certainly live, and not die.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 18:27
When a wicked person quits his wicked behavior and does what's just and right, he'll be enabled to live.
Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous person his thoughts. Let him return to the LORD, So he'll have mercy upon him, and to our God, for he'll pardon abundantly.
Jeremiah 18:7-8
At one moment I may speak about a nation or a kingdom to uproot it, pull it down, or destroy it.
Ezekiel 33:8
If I should say to a certain wicked person, "You wicked man, you're certainly about to die,' but you don't warn him to turn from his wicked behavior, he'll die in his guilt, but I'll seek retribution for his bloodshed from you.
Hosea 14:1
"Return, Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have fallen due to your own iniquity.
Micah 6:8
He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.
Proverbs 28:13
Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.
Isaiah 3:11
"How terrible it will be for the wicked! Disaster is headed their way, because what they did with their hand will be repaid to them.
Jeremiah 4:1
"Israel, if you return to me," declares the LORD, "Return to me, remove your detestable idols from my presence, and don't waver.
Ezekiel 3:18-19
"So when I say to a wicked person, "You're about to die,' if you don't warn or instruct that wicked person that his behavior is wicked so he can live, that wicked person will die in his sin, but I'll hold you responsible for his death.
Ezekiel 18:21
But if the wicked person turns from all his sins, which he did and keeps my statutes, then he'll live. He won't die.
Matthew 9:13
Go and learn what this means: "I want mercy and not sacrifice,' because I did not come to call righteous people, but sinners."
Luke 13:3-5
Absolutely not, I tell you! But if you don't repent, then you, too, will all die.
Acts 3:19
Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out,