Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and plays an instrument well, for they hear your words but do not put them into practice. New Living Translation You are very entertaining to them, like someone who sings love songs with a beautiful voice or plays fine music on an instrument. They hear what you say, but they don’t act on it! English Standard Version And behold, you are to them like one who sings lustful songs with a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument, for they hear what you say, but they will not do it. Berean Standard Bible Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. King James Bible And, 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. New King James Version Indeed you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they do not do them. New American Standard Bible And behold, you are to them like a love song by one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; for they hear your words but they do not practice them. NASB 1995 “Behold, you are to them like a sensual song by one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; for they hear your words but they do not practice them. NASB 1977 “And behold, you are to them like a sensual song by one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they do not practice them. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, you are to them like a lustful song by one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; for they hear your words but they do not do them. Amplified Bible Behold, you are to them like a love song by one who has a pleasant voice and plays well on a stringed instrument [merely to entertain them]; for they hear your words but do not practice them. Christian Standard Bible Yes, to them you are like a singer of passionate songs who has a beautiful voice and plays skillfully on an instrument. They hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yes, to them you are like a singer of love songs who has a beautiful voice and plays skillfully on an instrument. They hear your words, but they don’t obey them. American Standard Version And, 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. Contemporary English Version They treat you as though you were merely singing love songs or playing music. They listen, but don't do anything you say. English Revised Version And, 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation To them you are nothing more than a singer with a beautiful voice who sings love songs or a musician who plays an instrument. They listen to your words, but they don't do them. Good News Translation To them you are nothing more than an entertainer singing love songs or playing a harp. They listen to all your words and don't obey a single one of them. International Standard Version As far as they are concerned, you sing romantic songs with a beautiful voice and play a musical instrument well. They'll listen to what you have to say, but they won't put it into practice! NET Bible Realize that to them you are like a sensual song, a beautiful voice and skilled musician. They hear your words, but they do not obey them. New Heart English Bible Look, you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they do not do them. Webster's Bible Translation And lo, thou art to 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 not perform them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIndeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. World English Bible Behold, you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they don’t do them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd behold, you [are] as a singer of unhealthy loves to them, "" A beautiful voice, and playing well on an instrument, "" And they have heard your words, and they are not doing them. Young's Literal Translation And lo, thou art 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. Smith's Literal Translation And behold thee to them as song of loves of a fair voice, playing well an instrument: and they heard thy words and did them not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And you are to them like a verse set to music, which is sung with a sweet and pleasing voice. And they hear your words, but they do not do them. New American Bible For them you are only a singer of love songs, with a pleasant voice and a clever touch. They listen to your words, but they do not obey them. New Revised Standard Version To them you are like a singer of love songs, one who has a beautiful voice and plays well on an instrument; they hear what you say, but they will not do it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd, lo, you are to them like a song and like a pleasant voice and like the sweet sound of a harp; for they hear your words, but they do them not. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you are considered by them as a song and like a beautiful voice and like a sweet harp, and they hear your words, and they do not act on them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and, lo, thou art unto them as a love song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; so they hear thy words, but they do them not-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou art to them as a sound of a sweet, well-tuned psaltery, and they will hear thy words, but they will not do them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Word of Jerusalem's Fall…31So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. 32Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. 33So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”… Cross References Matthew 7:26 But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. James 1:22-24 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. Isaiah 29:13 Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. Matthew 15:8-9 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’” Luke 6:46-49 Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? / I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ... Jeremiah 6:10 To whom can I give this warning? Who will listen to me? Look, their ears are closed, so they cannot hear. See, the word of the LORD has become offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it. Jeremiah 7:23-24 but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. / Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. Mark 7:6-7 Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Psalm 78:36-37 But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues. / Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. John 12:47-48 As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world. / There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Hebrews 4:2 For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. 2 Peter 2:18-19 With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. / They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. Treasury of Scripture And, see, you are to them as a very lovely song of one that has a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear your words, but they do them not. of one Mark 4:16,17 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; … Mark 6:20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. John 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. Jump to Previous Beautiful Doting Ear Expert Hear Indeed Instrument Lovely Perform Play Player Playeth Plays Pleasant Pleasing Practice Sensual Singer Sings Song Songs Voice WordsJump to Next Beautiful Doting Ear Expert Hear Indeed Instrument Lovely Perform Play Player Playeth Plays Pleasant Pleasing Practice Sensual Singer Sings Song Songs Voice WordsEzekiel 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 Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice Ezekiel, as a prophet, was often seen as a performer rather than a messenger of God. The people of Israel were captivated by his eloquence and the vivid imagery of his prophecies, much like an audience is drawn to a talented musician. This reflects a common biblical theme where the message of God is heard but not heeded, similar to Isaiah 6:9-10, where the people hear but do not understand. The cultural context of ancient Israel valued oral tradition and storytelling, making Ezekiel's delivery appealing yet not transformative for his audience. who skillfully plays an instrument They hear your words but do not put them into practice 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. Israelites The audience of Ezekiel's prophecies, who were in exile due to their disobedience to God. They are depicted as hearing Ezekiel's words but failing to act on them. 3. Babylon The place of exile for the Israelites, where Ezekiel delivered his prophecies. It represents a period of judgment and reflection for the people of Israel. 4. Prophetic Message The words of God delivered through Ezekiel, intended to warn, instruct, and call the Israelites to repentance and obedience. 5. Metaphor of a Singer Ezekiel is compared to a singer, highlighting the people's superficial engagement with his message—they appreciate the delivery but ignore the substance. Teaching Points The Danger of Superficial ListeningIt's easy to appreciate the beauty of God's word without letting it transform our lives. We must strive to internalize and act on what we hear. The Role of the Prophet Prophets like Ezekiel are not just messengers but also examples of obedience. We should respect and heed the messages God sends through His servants. The Call to Action Hearing God's word is not enough; we must be moved to action. True faith is demonstrated through obedience and application in our daily lives. Self-Examination Regularly assess whether you are merely a hearer of the word or a doer. Reflect on areas where you need to align your actions with God's teachings. The Importance of Heart Engagement Engage with God's word not just intellectually but with your heart. Let it penetrate and transform your innermost being. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 33What is the order of the Bible's books? What do foxes symbolize in Song of Solomon? If 1 Chronicles 6:31-33 directly ties certain musicians to this priestly line, where is the external historical or archaeological evidence supporting such lineage? What themes are explored in the Song of Solomon?Verse 32. - A very lovely song; literally, a song of love, an erotic idyll, the word being the same as in Ver. 31. Yet this was the meaning of the large gathering. They came to hear the prophet, as they would to hear a hired singer at a banquet, like those of Amos 6:5. The prophet's words passed over them and left no lasting impression. All that they sought was the momentary tickling of the sense. The words receive a special significance from Psalm 137:3. The Jewish exiles were famous among their conquerors for the minstrel's art. The nobler singers refused to "sing the songs of Zion in a strange land;" others, it may be, were not so scrupulous. Had the prophet seen his people gather to listen to such a singer? Were they better occupied when they were listening to his message from Jehovah. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Indeed, you [are]וְהִנְּךָ֤ (wə·hin·nə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Interjection | second person masculine singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! to them לָהֶם֙ (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew like a singer of love עֲגָבִ֔ים (‘ă·ḡā·ḇîm) Noun - common plural Strong's 5690: Love, amative words songs כְּשִׁ֣יר (kə·šîr) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7892: A song, singing with a beautiful יְפֵ֥ה (yə·p̄êh) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 3303: Fair, beautiful voice, ק֖וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound who skillfully וּמֵטִ֣ב (ū·mê·ṭiḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2895: To be pleasing or good plays an instrument. נַגֵּ֑ן (nag·gên) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 5059: To touch or play a stringed instrument They hear וְשָֽׁמְעוּ֙ (wə·šā·mə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently your words דְּבָרֶ֔יךָ (də·ḇā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause but do not אֵינָ֖ם (’ê·nām) Adverb | third person masculine plural Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle put them into practice. וְעֹשִׂ֥ים (wə·‘ō·śîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Ezekiel 33:32 NIVEzekiel 33:32 NLT Ezekiel 33:32 ESV Ezekiel 33:32 NASB Ezekiel 33:32 KJV Ezekiel 33:32 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 33:32 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 33:32 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 33:32 French Bible Ezekiel 33:32 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 33:32 Behold you are to them as (Ezek. 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