Ezekiel 33:7
“So you, son of man, I have set you a watchman to the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”
— Ezekiel 33:7
About this verse
Ezekiel 33:7 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile (~586 BC) period. The setting is Babylon. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the commission genre of biblical literature. Key themes include calling, responsibility. Notable phrases: I have set you a watchman; hear the word at my mouth. This verse contains a command.
Era
Exile (~586 BC)
Emotion
deciding
Type
commission
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