Ezekiel 18:28 “Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had co…”

Ezekiel 18:28

Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

World English Bible

Because he considers, and turns away from all his transgressions that he has committed, he shall surely live. He shall not die.

American Standard Version

Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that hee hath committed, he shall surely liue and shall not die.

Darby Translation

Because he considereth, and turneth from all his transgressions which he hath committed, he shall certainly live, he shall not die.

Young's Literal Translation

And he seeth and turneth back, From all his transgressions that he hath done, He doth surely live, he doth not die,

Bible in Basic English

Because he had fear and was turned away from all the wrong which he had done, life will certainly be his, death will not be his fate.

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Cross references

“he considereth”

Deuteronomy 32:29 Ezekiel 18:14 Ezekiel 12:3 Psalm 119:1 Psalm 119:6 Psalm 119:59

Deuteronomy 32:29 · BSB

If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

Ezekiel 18:14 · BSB

Now suppose this son has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, considers them, and does not do likewise:

Ezekiel 12:3 · BSB

Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.

Psalm 119:1 · BSB

Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD.

Psalm 119:6 · BSB

Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments.

Psalm 119:59 · BSB

I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.

“turneth”

Colossians 3:5–9 James 2:10–12 Ezekiel 18:21 Ezekiel 18:31 Ezekiel 33:12 Titus 2:14

Colossians 3:5–9 · BSB

Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

James 2:10–12 · BSB

Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Ezekiel 18:21 · BSB

But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die.

Ezekiel 18:31 · BSB

Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel?

Ezekiel 33:12 · BSB

Therefore, son of man, say to your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man will not deliver him in the day of his transgression; neither will the wickedness of the wicked man cause him to stumble on the day he tu…

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

27But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.

29Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Are My ways unjust, O house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are unjust?

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