Ezekiel 33:2 Meaning
Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
Context Explained
1Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
3If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
4Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ezekiel 3:17
This verse also discusses the role of the watchman.
Matthew 24:42
Jesus speaks about being watchful and prepared.
Hebrews 13:17
This verse emphasizes the responsibility of leaders to warn their people.
Source: Ezekiel 33:2