Ezekiel 33:7

So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 33:2 introduces the watchman illustration that verse 7 then applies to Ezekiel himself — setting up the duty.

Ezekiel 3:17-21 is the earlier version of this same commission — a near-verbatim parallel reinforcing the watchman's duty to warn.

Ezekiel 16:2 commands Ezekiel to expose Jerusalem's abominations, directly matching his watchman role of confronting sin.

Ezekiel 2:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:7 commands Ezekiel to speak God's words despite rebellion — the same general commissioning that leads to the specific watchman role in 33:7.

Hebrews 13:17 calls leaders to 'keep watch over your souls' — directly applying the watchman metaphor to NT church oversight and accountability.

In 1 Kings 22:14, Micaiah insists on speaking only God's word — the same fidelity required of the watchman in Ezekiel 33:7.

In Colossians 1:28, Paul's ministry of warning everyone directly parallels the watchman's commission to warn from God.

Acts 20:27 Parallel

In Acts 20:27, Paul declares the whole counsel of God, mirroring the watchman's duty to warn fully without holding back.

Acts 20:26 Allusion

In Acts 20:26, Paul declares innocence from blood by preaching fully — directly applying the watchman's accountability in Ezekiel 33:7.

In Jeremiah 26:2, the prophet is told not to hold back any word — the same full warning required of Ezekiel as watchman.

In Jeremiah 1:17, the prophet is told to speak God's commands without fear — the same boldness required of Ezekiel as watchman.

Isaiah 52:8 Contrast

In Isaiah 52:8, watchmen shout for joy at the Lord's return — same 'watchmen' imagery, but here they celebrate rather than warn.

1 Timothy 4:16 urges Timothy to watch his life and teaching to save himself and his hearers — directly echoes the watchman's saving duty.

Jeremiah 36:3 reveals God's intent that hearing the warning leads to repentance — aligning with the watchman's purpose.

Jeremiah 6:27 sets Jeremiah as a tester of metals — a different metaphor for prophetic discernment, but same God-appointed role of examining the people.

In 1 Kings 22:16-28, Micaiah suffers for delivering God's warning — illustrating the cost of the watchman's role in Ezekiel 33:7.

In Jeremiah 23:28, the true prophet speaks God's word faithfully — the same standard for the watchman in Ezekiel 33:7.

Acts 5:20 Allusion

In Acts 5:20, the angel tells apostles to speak boldly in the temple — echoing the watchman's duty to deliver God's message in Ezekiel 33:7.

Acts 20:20 Parallel

In Acts 20:20, Paul declares he did not hesitate to preach — the same faithful witness required of the watchman in Ezekiel 33:7.