Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
- BSB Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
- NKJV Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
- NASB Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
- NLT Once again a message came to me from the Lord:
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A fresh word from Yahweh comes to Ezekiel, opening a new section of the book. The prophet's renewed commission as watchman is about to be set out.
Overview
With the oracles against the nations complete, chapter 33 marks a turning point back to Israel. The simple formula 'Yahweh's word came to me' signals a new message. What follows recommissions Ezekiel as watchman (cf. chapter 3) on the eve of news that Jerusalem has fallen, reorienting his ministry toward future hope.
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