## The word of Yahweh came to me and said ##

See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 3:16](../03/16.md).

## Son of man ##

See how you translated this in [Ezekiel 2:1](../02/01.md).

## a sword against any land ##

The word "sword" refers to an enemy army that attacks.  (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## make him a watchman ##

"appoint him as a guard" or "make him guard"

## do not pay attention ##

"ignore the warning"

## each one's blood will be on his own head ##

This phrase describes how God will hold them responsible for their own death. AT: "it is their own fault if they die." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])