


Ezekiel 18:18
Bible Versions
[As for] his father, because he cruelly oppressed, spoiled his brother by violence, and did [that] which [is] not good among his people, lo, even he shall die in his iniquity.
Yet his father, because he oppressed so cruelly, committed robbery against his brother and never did anything good among his people - he will die for his sins.
As for his father, he will die for his own iniquity, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother, and did what was wrong among his people.
As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, robbed his brother, and did that which is not good among his people, behold, he shall die in his iniquity.
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Ezekiel 3:18
When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked [man] shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. -
Ezekiel 18:20
The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him. -
John 8:21
¶ Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. -
Isaiah 3:11
Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him. -
Ezekiel 18:26
When a righteous [man] turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. -
Ezekiel 18:4
Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. -
John 8:24
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am [he], ye shall die in your sins.
Ezekiel 18:18 KJV is a pivotal verse in a chapter that fundamentally redefines the understanding of divine justice and individual accountability in ancient Israel. The prophet Ezekiel confronts the prevailing proverb of his time, which suggested children were punished for their parents' sins.
Context of Ezekiel 18:18
This verse specifically describes the father of a righteous son (mentioned in Ezekiel 18:5-9) and a wicked son (mentioned in Ezekiel 18:10-13). Here, the focus is on the father's personal transgressions: "because he cruelly oppressed, spoiled his brother by violence, and did [that] which [is] not good among his people." This detailed description of his wickedness serves to underscore the divine judgment against him. The preceding verses, particularly Ezekiel 18:2-4, establish the core message that "the soul that sinneth, it shall die," directly countering the idea of inherited guilt.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew words used to describe the father's actions are significant:
Practical Application
Ezekiel 18:18 offers profound practical lessons for believers today: