Ezekiel 33:5

5 They heard the sound of the trumpet but didn't heed the warning, so their blood is on them. If they had paid attention to the warning, they would have saved their lives.

Ezekiel 33:5 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 33:5

He heard the sound of the trumpet
The alarm of the enemy being at hand, and so was inexcusable: and took not warning;
which that gave him: his blood shall be upon him;
the fault shall be imputed to himself, and not another; and he must bear it himself, and answer for it, and not the watchman: but he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul;
who, hearing the sound of the trumpet, prepares for his own defence, and provides for his safety, he shall save his life, and not fall into the enemies' hands.

Ezekiel 33:5 In-Context

3 When he sees the sword coming against the land, he blows the trumpet and warns the people.

4 If they hear the sound of the trumpet but don't heed the warning, when the sword comes and they are taken away, they are responsible for their blood.

5 They heard the sound of the trumpet but didn't heed the warning, so their blood is on them. If they had paid attention to the warning, they would have saved their lives.

6 If the lookout sees the sword coming but doesn't blow the trumpet to warn the people, when the sword comes and takes away any of them, they are taken away in their sin, but I'll hold the lookout responsible for their blood.

7 You, human one, I've made you a lookout for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear me speaking, you must give them warning from me.