Parallel Verses
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 American 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
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Since he heard the sound of the trumpet but ignored the warning, his blood is on his own hands.
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.
A Conservative Version
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took no warning; his blood shall be upon him. Whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.
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.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
On hearing the sound of the horn, he did not take note; his blood will be on him; for if he had taken note his life would have been safe.
Darby Translation
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood is upon him: whereas had he taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that takes warning shall deliver his soul.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[For] he heard the sound of the horn and he did not take warning; his blood will be on him. But [if] he took warning, he saved his life.
Modern King James verseion
He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning. His blood shall be on himself. But he who takes warning shall deliver his soul.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For he heard the sound of the trumpet, and would not take heed, therefore his blood be upon him. But if he will receive warning, he shall save 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.
The Emphasized Bible
The sound of the horn, he heard, but took not warning, His blood, upon himself shall remain, - Whereas had he taken warning, his own soul, he should have delivered.
Webster
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 shall be on him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Trumpet » Sounded in time of danger
Trumpet » Used for » Giving alarm in cases of danger
Interlinear
Shama`
Zahar
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezekiel 33:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ezekiel Appointed As A Watchman And His Responsibility
4 but there is one who hears the sound of the trumpet yet does not heed the warning. Then the sword comes and sweeps him away. He will be responsible for his own death. 5 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. 6 But suppose the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people. Then the sword comes and takes one of their lives. He is swept away for his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for that person's death.'
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Cross References
Exodus 9:19-21
So now, send instructions to gather your livestock and all your possessions in the fields to a safe place. Every person or animal caught in the field and not brought into the house -- the hail will come down on them, and they will die!"'"
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
2 Kings 6:10
So the king of Israel sent a message to the place the prophet had pointed out, warning it to be on its guard. This happened on several occasions.
Psalm 95:7
For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!
Isaiah 51:2
Look at Abraham, your father, and Sarah, who gave you birth. When I summoned him, he was a lone individual, but I blessed him and gave him numerous descendants.
John 8:39
They answered him, "Abraham is our father!" Jesus replied, "If you are Abraham's children, you would be doing the deeds of Abraham.
Acts 2:37-41
Now when they heard this, they were acutely distressed and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "What should we do, brothers?"
Hebrews 2:1-3
Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.