Ezekiel 33:1 kjv
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Ezekiel 33:1 nkjv
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezekiel 33:1 niv
The word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 33:1 esv
The word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 33:1 nlt
Once again a message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 33 1 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezek 36:25 | I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean;... | Ezekiel 36:25 |
| Num 19:18 | A clean person shall take hyssop and dip it in the water... | Numbers 19:18 |
| Zech 13:1 | "On that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David... | Zechariah 13:1 |
| Heb 9:13 | For if the sprinkling of those who have been defiled... | Hebrews 9:13 |
| Heb 9:14 | how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the... | Hebrews 9:14 |
| 1 Pet 1:2 | according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the... | 1 Peter 1:2 |
| 1 John 1:7 | But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we... | 1 John 1:7 |
| John 3:5 | Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless... | John 3:5 |
| Rom 8:11 | If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells... | Romans 8:11 |
| Titus 3:5 | he saved us, not because of works done in righteousness, but... | Titus 3:5 |
| Acts 2:17 | 'And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I... | Acts 2:17 |
| Jer 31:33 | But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of... | Jeremiah 31:33 |
| Jer 32:39 | I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear... | Jeremiah 32:39 |
| Ps 51:7 | Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I... | Psalm 51:7 |
| Ps 51:10 | Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right... | Psalm 51:10 |
| Isa 1:16 | Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil... | Isaiah 1:16 |
| Isa 4:4 | when the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion... | Isaiah 4:4 |
| Mal 3:2 | But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can... | Malachi 3:2 |
| 1 Cor 6:11 | And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were... | 1 Corinthians 6:11 |
| Eph 5:26 | that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the... | Ephesians 5:26 |
| Rev 7:14 | I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These... | Revelation 7:14 |
| Rev 21:3 | And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold... | Revelation 21:3 |
Ezekiel 33 verses
Ezekiel 33 1 Meaning
The Lord declares His role as the source of cleansing and renewal. He promises to sprinkle "clean water" upon the people, signifying a complete purification from sin and impurity. This act represents a new spiritual beginning and the impartation of a new heart and spirit, leading to obedience and life.
Ezekiel 33 1 Context
Ezekiel 36 is a prophecy of restoration for the nation of Israel after their exile. The Lord addresses the mountains of Israel, symbolizing the people and their land. The previous verses speak of God's judgment upon the nations that oppressed Israel and His intent to restore His people, gather them from dispersion, and cleanse them. This verse, Ezekiel 36:25, directly follows the promise of a new heart and spirit, elaborating on the process of purification and its results. The historical context is during the Babylonian exile, when the people were far from their homeland and burdened by their sins. The audience comprised the exiled Israelites, for whom this message offered immense hope and the assurance of God's faithfulness and power to bring about their redemption and renewal.
Ezekiel 33 1 Word analysis
- "I" (אֲנִ֥י - ani): First-person singular pronoun, emphasizing God's personal action and initiative.
- "will sprinkle" (וְזָרַקְתִּ֥י - v'zarakti): From the root זָרַק (zaraq), meaning to sprinkle. This refers to a ritual act of purification in the Old Testament.
- "clean" (טָהֹורִ֖ים - tahorim): Plural adjective from טָהֹור (tahor), meaning clean, pure, ceremonial cleanness.
- "water" (מַ֣יִם - mayim): Plural noun for water. Here it symbolizes cleansing from impurity and sin.
- "upon" (עֲלֵיכֶ֑ם - aleikhem): Preposition meaning upon, on, over, signifying the application of the water.
- "and" (וּ) (תִּֽהְי֖וּ - tîh yû): Conjunction and verb from היה (hayah), meaning "you shall be".
- "you" (תִּֽהְי֖וּ - tîh yû): Second person plural pronoun, referring to the people of Israel.
- "shall be" (תִּֽהְי֖וּ - tîh yû): Future tense of the verb "to be".
- "clean" (טְהֹרָֽה - tehorah): Feminine singular adjective from טָהֹר (tahor), continuing the theme of purity.
- "From all" (מִכֹּל - mikol): Preposition and pronoun, indicating the source and extent of the cleansing.
- "your" (טְמְאֹֽתֵיכֶ֑ם - tem'oteikhem): Second person plural possessive pronoun, referring to the people's impurities.
- "defilements" (טְמְאֹֽתֵיכֶ֑ם - tem'oteikhem): Plural noun from טֻמְאָה (tum'ah), meaning uncleanness, pollution, contamination, often referring to ritual impurity and moral corruption.
Word Group Analysis:
- "sprinkle clean water": This phrase powerfully contrasts the ritualistic use of water for purification in the Old Testament (e.g., Numbers 19) with a new, deeper spiritual cleansing. It signifies a divine act, not a human one, that removes inherent uncleanness.
- "you shall be clean: from all your defilements": This emphasizes the totality and efficacy of God's cleansing. It’s not just an external ritual but an internal transformation that eradicates all forms of impurity, both ritualistic and moral.
Ezekiel 33 1 Bonus section
The concept of spiritual cleansing is central to the Abrahamic faiths. In Judaism, water is ritually used for purification (mikveh). Christianity interprets this prophecy as fulfilled in the baptism of believers and the ongoing cleansing through the blood of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. The imagery of sprinkling and cleansing water is rich in theological significance, evoking themes of forgiveness, renewal, and new life. The use of the term "defilements" covers a broad spectrum of sins, implying that God’s provision for cleansing is comprehensive, addressing every aspect of human unrighteousness.
Ezekiel 33 1 Commentary
This verse is foundational for understanding God's plan for spiritual renewal. It announces a future cleansing that goes beyond the Levitical system, pointing towards the work of the Messiah. The "clean water" represents the atonement and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, which cleanses from sin and empowers believers to live righteously. It is a promise of complete spiritual transformation, not just outward cleansing but an internal change that makes one truly pure in God's sight, enabling a relationship with Him characterized by obedience and love. This is the New Covenant promise, where God's law is internalized (Jeremiah 31:33).