Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
He heard the voice of the shofar and he did not heed the warning; his blood will be upon himself. And he who has heeded the warning has saved his soul.
Latin
Sonum buccinæ audivit, et non se observavit: sanguis ejus in ipso erit. Si autem se custodierit, animam suam salvabit.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Ezekiel's message urged the people of Israel to repent so they could live. The Lord had warned of an army coming against their country, and this was happening. Ezekiel had been faithful as a watchman. No one who heard his prophecy could say he did not warn them of the coming judgment. But the people did not listen to the warning. If they did not turn away from their sin and return to God, they would die in their sins.
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
Glossary
Topics
Christian Minister: Duties of Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Responsibility: According to Privilege Trumpet used for Giving Alarm in Cases of Danger Trumpet: Sounded in Time of Danger Watchman: Alarm of, Given by Trumpets