Ezekiel 33:32
What does Ezekiel 33:32 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 33:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And truly you are to them like a love song by one who has a very pleasing voice and is an expert player on an instrument: for they give ear to your words but do them not.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And lo, thou <FI>art<Fi> to them as a singer of doting loves, A pleasant voice, and playing well on an instrument, And they have heard thy words, and they are not doing them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And thou art to them as a musical song which is sung with a sweet and agreeable voice: and they hear thy words, and do them not.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And behold, thou art unto them as a lovely song, a pleasant voice, and one that playeth well on an instrument; and they hear thy words, but they do them not.
Context
v.31And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.
v.32This passage
v.33And when this cometh to pass (behold, it cometh), then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 4:16
And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;
- John 5:35
He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
- Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.
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