KJV ORIGINAL
If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If he sees danger coming for the country, he sounds the alarm and gives everyone a heads up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you see trouble coming, speak up, that's what real friends do.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet is living during the Babylonian exile, a period when Israel faced judgment from God due to their persistent unfaithfulness and idolatry. God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman, a role common in ancient Near Eastern societies where guards on city walls would spot incoming threats like invading armies and sound alarms to protect the people. This instruction emphasizes the serious responsibility of prophets to deliver God's warnings, urging repentance to avoid disaster.
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