Ezekiel 33:18

For when the just man will have withdrawn from his justice, and committed iniquities, he shall die by these.

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In The King James Version

When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.

In Context

17And the sons of your people have said, ‘The way of the Lord is not a fair balance,’ even while their own way is unjust.

19And when the impious man will have withdrawn from his impiety, and have done judgment and justice, he shall live by these.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:26For when the just man turns himself away from his justice, and commits iniquity, he shall die by this; by the injustice that he has worked, he shall die.

Hebrews 10:38For my just man lives by faith. But if he were to draw himself back, he would not please my soul.”

Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 33:11-21

The Cavils of the People Answered. ( b. c. 587.) 10 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? 11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God , I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? 12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy… Read the whole commentary →

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