Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, say to the Israelites, ‘This is what you are saying: “Our offenses and sins weigh us down, and we are wasting away because of them. How then can we live?"’ New Living Translation “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: You are saying, ‘Our sins are heavy upon us; we are wasting away! How can we survive?’ English Standard Version “And you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, Thus have you said: ‘Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we rot away because of them. How then can we live?’ Berean Standard Bible Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’ Berean Literal Bible Now you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: Thus you⁺ have spoken, saying, ‘Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and in them we rot away! How then can we live?’ King James Bible Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? New King James Version “Therefore you, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: ‘Thus you say, “If our transgressions and our sins lie upon us, and we pine away in them, how can we then live?” ’ New American Standard Bible “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘This is what you have said: “Surely our offenses and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we survive?”’ NASB 1995 “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have spoken, saying, “Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we survive?"’ NASB 1977 “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have spoken, saying, “Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we survive?”’ Legacy Standard Bible “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have spoken, saying, “Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we are rotting away in them; how then can we live?”’ Amplified Bible “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus you have said, “Truly our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we are rotting away because of them; how then can we live?”’ Berean Annotated Bible Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel (he wrestles with God) that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live? Christian Standard Bible “Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘You have said this: “Our transgressions and our sins are heavy on us, and we are wasting away because of them! How then can we survive? ” ’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Now as for you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: You have said this, ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy on us, and we are wasting away because of them! How then can we survive?’ American Standard Version And thou, son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Thus ye speak, saying, Our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them; how then can we live? Contemporary English Version The LORD said: Ezekiel, son of man, the people of Israel are complaining that the punishment for their sins is more than they can stand. They have lost all hope for survival, and they blame me. English Revised Version And thou, son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Thus ye speak, saying, Our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them; how then should we live? GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, say to the people of Israel, 'You have said this, "Our wickedness and our sins weigh us down, and we are rotting away because of them. How can we live?"' Good News Translation The LORD spoke to me. "Mortal man," he said, "repeat to the Israelites what they are saying: 'We are burdened with our sins and the wrongs we have done. We are wasting away. How can we live?' International Standard Version "'Now, Son of Man, tell this to the house of Israel: 'You keep saying, "Our crimes and sins burden us so much that we're rotting away, so how can we keep on living?"' NET Bible "And you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, 'This is what you have said: "Our rebellious acts and our sins have caught up with us, and we are wasting away because of them. How then can we live?"' New Heart English Bible "You, son of man, tell the house of Israel: 'Thus you speak, saying, "Our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we pine away in them; how then can we live?"' Webster's Bible Translation Therefore, O thou son of man, speak to the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’ World English Bible “You, son of man, tell the house of Israel: ‘You say this, “Our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we pine away in them. How then can we live?”’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: You have spoken correctly, saying, "" Surely our transgressions and our sins [are] on us, "" And we are wasting away in them, "" How, then, do we live? Berean Literal Bible Now you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: Thus you⁺ have spoken, saying, ‘Surely our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and in them we rot away! How then can we live?’ Young's Literal Translation And thou, son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Rightly ye have spoken, saying: Surely our transgressions and our sins are on us, And in them we are wasting away, How, then, do we live? Smith's Literal Translation And thou son of man, say to the house of Israel: Thus ye said, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pining away in them, and how shall we live? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou therefore, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: Thus you have spoken, saying: Our iniquities, and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them: how then can we live? Catholic Public Domain Version You, therefore, O son of man, say to the house of Israel: You have spoken in this way, saying: ‘Our iniquities and our sins are upon us, and we waste away in them. So then, how would we be able to live?’ New American Bible As for you, son of man, speak to the house of Israel: You people say, “Our crimes and our sins weigh us down; we are rotting away because of them. How can we survive?” New Revised Standard Version Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou therefore, O Son of man, say to the house of Israel. Thus have you spoken, saying, Our iniquity and our sins be upon us, and we are pining away in them; how can we live? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But you, son of man, say to the house of Israel: thus you have said, ‘Our evil and our sins are upon us, and we waste away in them! How are we living?’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore, O thou son of man, say unto the house of Israel: Thus ye speak, saying: Our transgressions and our sins are upon us, and we pine away in them; how then can we live? Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou, son of man, say to the house of Israel; Thus have ye spoken, saying, Our errors, and our iniquities weigh upon us, and we pine away in them, and how then shall we live? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Message of the Watchman10Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’ 11Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’… Cross References Now as for you, son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 3:17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. tell the house of Israel Ezekiel 3:4 Then He said to me, “Son of man, go now to the house of Israel and speak My words to them. Ezekiel 2:3 “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. Ezekiel 2:7 But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. that this is what they have said: 1 Kings 8:47 and when they come to their senses in the land to which they were taken, and they repent and plead with You in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’ Leviticus 26:40-42 But if they will confess their iniquity and that of their fathers in the unfaithfulness that they practiced against Me, by which they have also walked in hostility toward Me— / and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, / then I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. Daniel 9:5-6 we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. / We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, fathers, and all the people of the land. ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us, Psalm 38:4 For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear. Psalm 40:12 For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has failed within me. Ezra 9:6 and said: “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift up my face to You, my God, because our iniquities are higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached the heavens. and we are wasting away because of them! Leviticus 26:39 Those of you who survive in the lands of your enemies will waste away in their iniquity and will decay in the sins of their fathers. Psalm 31:10 For my life is consumed with grief and my years with groaning; my iniquity has drained my strength, and my bones are wasting away. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. How can we live?’ Ezekiel 18:31-32 Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Treasury of Scripture Therefore, O you son of man, speak to the house of Israel; Thus you speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be on us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? Ezekiel 24:23 And your tires shall be upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: ye shall not mourn nor weep; but ye shall pine away for your iniquities, and mourn one toward another. Leviticus 26:39 And they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them. how Ezekiel 37:11 Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts. Psalm 130:7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. Jump to Previous House Israel Live Pine Sins Speak Surely Survive TransgressionsJump to Next House Israel Live Pine Sins Speak Surely Survive TransgressionsEzekiel 33 1. According to the duty of a watchman in warning the people7. Ezekiel is admonished of his duty 10. God shows the justice of his ways toward the penitent and toward revolters 17. He maintains his justice 21. Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem 25. he prophecies the desolation of the land 30. God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets Now as for you, son of man The term "son of man" is a title used frequently for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a prophet. It highlights the distinction between God and man, underscoring Ezekiel's position as a mediator between God and the people of Israel. This title is also significant in the New Testament, where it is used by Jesus to refer to Himself, indicating His role as the ultimate mediator and fulfillment of prophecy. tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said ‘Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us and we are wasting away because of them! How can we live?’ Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. Known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. House of Israel Refers to the collective people of Israel, who are in exile due to their disobedience and sin against God. 3. Exile in Babylon The historical context in which the Israelites find themselves, having been taken captive due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. Teaching Points Acknowledgment of SinRecognizing our transgressions is the first step toward repentance. The Israelites' awareness of their sins is crucial for their spiritual renewal. Despair vs. Hope The question "How then can we live?" reflects a sense of despair. However, it opens the door to hope through repentance and God's mercy. God's Desire for Repentance God does not delight in the death of the wicked but desires that they turn from their ways and live. This underscores His mercy and willingness to forgive. Personal Reflection Just as the Israelites were called to reflect on their sins, we too must examine our lives and seek God's forgiveness and guidance. Life Through Repentance True life, both spiritually and eternally, is found in turning away from sin and toward God, embracing His grace and forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 33:10?2. How does Ezekiel 33:10 address the people's feelings of hopelessness and despair? 3. What does "our offenses and sins weigh us down" reveal about sin's impact? 4. How can Ezekiel 33:10 guide us in seeking God's forgiveness today? 5. Connect Ezekiel 33:10 with 1 John 1:9 on confession and forgiveness. 6. How can we encourage others feeling overwhelmed by sin, as in Ezekiel 33:10? 7. How does Ezekiel 33:10 address the concept of personal responsibility for sin? 8. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 33:10 in the Babylonian exile? 9. How does Ezekiel 33:10 relate to the theme of repentance in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 33? 11. How can the depiction of divine judgment in 2 Kings 10 be reconciled with later passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness? 12. Jeremiah 19:4-5 -- If God commands against child sacrifice elsewhere, why would He allow His own people to practice it for so long without immediate judgment? 13. Hosea 7:13 warns of coming judgment from an all-powerful God--why wouldn't a truly omnipotent deity prevent the very rebellion and apostasy that trigger this judgment? 14. What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes? What Does Ezekiel 33:10 Mean Now as for you, son of man- God addresses Ezekiel personally, reminding him of his prophetic office (Ezekiel 2:1–3; 3:17). - The title “son of man” underscores Ezekiel’s humanity in contrast to the divine message he must relay (Psalm 8:4). - Similar language appears when Jesus uses “Son of Man” concerning Himself (Matthew 8:20), pointing to the pattern that God often works through a representative human voice. - Application: The Lord still calls ordinary people to deliver His word faithfully (2 Corinthians 5:20). Tell the house of Israel - The message is directed to the covenant community, not the surrounding nations (Amos 3:2). - Even in exile, Israel remains accountable; location does not nullify obligation (Deuteronomy 30:1–3). - God’s concern for His people’s spiritual state shows His ongoing covenant faithfulness (Romans 11:1–2). - Application: Believers today remain God’s people wherever they reside (1 Peter 1:1). This is what they have said - God quotes the people, proving He hears their private thoughts (Psalm 139:1–4). - Their words reveal despair, not repentance; they describe their condition but see no remedy (Numbers 14:2–3). - Application: Honest confession is good, but it must drive us to seek God’s solution, not stay in self-pity (1 John 1:9). Our transgressions and our sins are heavy upon us - They acknowledge both intentional rebellion (transgressions) and ongoing failures (sins) (Psalm 51:1–3). - The “heaviness” echoes David’s language: “day and night Your hand was heavy upon me” (Psalm 32:4). - Awareness of guilt is the Spirit’s work, preparing hearts for mercy (John 16:8). - Application: Feeling the weight of sin is not the end; it is a doorway to grace (Romans 3:23–24). We are wasting away because of them - Sin brings decay—spiritually, emotionally, sometimes physically (Proverbs 14:12; Isaiah 59:2). - In exile, Israel experienced literal depletion of hope and strength (Lamentations 3:18). - The phrase anticipates Paul’s “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). - Application: Unaddressed sin erodes vitality; confession and repentance restore life (Psalm 51:10–12). How can we live? - The question exposes hopelessness but also opens the path to God’s answer (Ezekiel 33:11). - Throughout Scripture God responds to cries for life: “Turn and live” (Deuteronomy 30:19; John 10:10). - The gospel answer is repentance and faith in God’s provision (Acts 2:37–38). - Application: The only lasting solution to guilt and decay is turning to the Lord who gives life (John 5:24). summary Ezekiel 33:10 records Israel’s despair under the crushing weight of sin. God calls His prophet to relay their own words back to them, highlighting genuine awareness of guilt yet revealing their lack of hope. Sin’s heaviness leads to spiritual wasting, driving them to ask, “How can we live?” The verse sets the stage for God’s gracious invitation in the next verse: “Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die?” The passage reminds believers that recognizing sin’s burden is essential, but true life is found only by turning to the Lord who freely offers forgiveness and renewal. (10) How should we then live?--Formerly, when the prophet had given them warning of impending judgments, the people had refused to believe: now, however, when those judgments had been realised, they despaired, and cried out, "If all this is in punishment for our sins, how can there yet be any hope for us?"Verse 10. - Thus ye speak, saying, etc. At the earlier stage the prophet had to contend with scorn, incredulity, derision (Ezekiel 12:22). They trusted in the promises of the false prophets (Ezekiel 13:6). They laid to their soul the flattering unction that they were suffering, not for their own sins, but for the sins of their fathers (Ezekiel 18:2). Now they stand face to face with the fulfillment of the prophet's words. They cherish no hopes, and they make no excuses. They have fallen into the abyss of despair. Admitting their own sin and the righteousness of their punishment, does not the very admission exclude hope? Who can bring life to those that are thus dead in trespasses and sins? The parallelism with Leviticus 26:39-42 is so striking that it can scarcely be accidentalParallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now as for you,וְאַתָּ֣ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being tell אֱמֹר֙ (’ĕ·mōr) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc that this is what כֵּ֤ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus [they] have said: אֲמַרְתֶּם֙ (’ă·mar·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Our transgressions פְשָׁעֵ֥ינוּ (p̄ə·šā·‘ê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 6588: Transgression and our sins וְחַטֹּאתֵ֖ינוּ (wə·ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender are heavy עָלֵ֑ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against upon us, וּבָ֛ם (ū·ḇām) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew and we אֲנַ֥חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural Strong's 587: We are wasting away because of them! נְמַקִּ֖ים (nə·maq·qîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 4743: To melt, to flow, dwindle, vanish How וְאֵ֥יךְ (wə·’êḵ) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where can we live?’ נִֽחְיֶֽה׃ (niḥ·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Links Ezekiel 33:10 NIVEzekiel 33:10 NLT Ezekiel 33:10 ESV Ezekiel 33:10 NASB Ezekiel 33:10 KJV Ezekiel 33:10 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 33:10 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 33:10 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 33:10 French Bible Ezekiel 33:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:10 You son of man tell the house (Ezek. 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