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He keeps my laws and follows my decrees. He will not die for his father&#8217s sin; he will surely live. <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> He helps the poor, does not lend money at interest, and obeys all my regulations and decrees. Such a person will not die because of his father’s sins; he will surely live. <a href="/esv/ezekiel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> withholds his hand from iniquity, takes no interest or profit, obeys my rules, and walks in my statutes; he shall not die for his father’s iniquity; he shall surely live. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He withholds his hand from harming the poor and takes no interest or usury. He keeps My ordinances and follows My statutes. Such a man will not die for his father’s iniquity. He will surely live. <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/18.htm">King James Bible</a> That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Who has withdrawn his hand from the poor And not received usury or increase, But has executed My judgments And walked in My statutes— He shall not die for the iniquity of his father; He shall surely live! <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> he keeps his hand from the poor, does not take any kind of interest on loans, but executes My ordinances, and walks in My statutes; he will not die for his father’s guilt, he will certainly live. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> he keeps his hand from the poor, does not take interest or increase, but executes My ordinances, and walks in My statutes; he will not die for his father&#8217s iniquity, he will surely live. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> he keeps his hand from the poor, does not take interest or increase, but executes My ordinances, and walks in My statutes; he will not die for his father’s iniquity, he will surely live. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> he turns his hand away from the afflicted, does not take interest or increase, but does My judgments and walks in My statutes; he will not die for his father’s iniquity; he will surely live. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> he keeps his hand from [oppressing] the poor, does not receive interest or increase [from the needy], but executes My ordinances and walks in My statutes; he shall not die for the sin (guilt) of his father; he shall certainly live. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He keeps his hand from harming the poor, not taking interest or profit on a loan. He practices my ordinances and follows my statutes. Such a person will not die for his father’s iniquity. He will certainly live. <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He keeps his hand from harming the poor, not taking interest or profit on a loan. He practices My ordinances and follows My statutes. Such a person will not die for his father&#8217s iniquity. He will certainly live.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> that hath withdrawn his hand from the poor, that hath not received interest nor increase, hath executed mine ordinances, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and refuses to do anything evil or to charge interest. And he obeys all my laws and teachings. Such a man will live. His own father sinned, but this good man will not be put to death for the sins of his father. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> that hath withdrawn his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He refuses to hurt the poor. He doesn't charge interest or make excessive profits. He obeys my rules and lives by my laws. He won't die for his father's sins. He will certainly live. <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> He refuses to do evil and doesn't lend money for profit. He keeps my laws and obeys my commands. He will not die because of his father's sins, but he will certainly live. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> doesn't refuse to help the afflicted, or refuses to loan with usury or exact interest, but instead follows my ordinances and lives his life consistent with my statutes. He won't die because of his father's sin, will he? No! He'll certainly live. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He withholds his hand from harming the poor and takes no interest or usury. He keeps My ordinances and follows My statutes. Such a man will not die for his father?s iniquity. He will surely live. <a href="/net/ezekiel/18.htm">NET Bible</a> refrains from wrongdoing, does not engage in usury or charge interest, carries out my regulations and follows my statutes. He will not die for his father's iniquity; he will surely live. <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> who has withdrawn his hand from the poor, who has not received interest nor increase, has executed my ordinances, has walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received interest nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/web/ezekiel/18.htm">World English Bible</a> who has withdrawn his hand from the poor, who hasn’t received interest or increase, has executed my ordinances, has walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father. He shall surely live. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He has turned back his hand from the afflicted, "" He has not taken usury and increase, "" He has done My judgments, "" He has walked in My statutes, "" He does not die for the iniquity of his father, "" He surely lives. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> From the afflicted he hath turned back his hand, Usury and increase he hath not taken, My judgments he hath done, In My statutes he hath walked, He doth not die for the iniquity of his father, He doth surely live. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Turning back his hand from the poor, taking not usury and interest, doing my judgment, going in my laws; he shall not die in the iniquity of his father; living, he shall live.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That hath turned away his hand from injuring the poor, hath not taken usury and increase, but hath executed my judgments, and hath walked in my commandments: this man shall not die for the iniquity of his father, but living he shall live. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who has averted his hand from injuring the poor, who has not taken usury and an overabundance, who has acted according to my judgments and walked in my precepts, then this one shall not die for the iniquity of his father; instead, he shall certainly live. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/18.htm">New American Bible</a> who refrains from evildoing, accepts no interest or usury, but keeps my ordinances and walks in my statutes—this one shall not die for the sins of his father. He shall surely live! <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> withholds his hand from iniquity, takes no advance or accrued interest, observes my ordinances, and follows my statutes; he shall not die for his father’s iniquity; he shall surely live.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who does not refuse to help the poor, who charges no usury or discount, executes my judgments, and walks in my commandments; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And from the poor he will not return his hand, neither will he take interest, nor has taken excess, and he will do my judgments and he will walk in my commands, he shall not die in the evil of his father, but he shall surely live<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> that hath withdrawn his hand from the poor, that hath not received interest nor increase, hath executed Mine ordinances, hath walked in My statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and has turned back his hand from unrighteousness, has not received interest or usurious increase, has wrought righteousness, and walked in mine ordinances; he shall not die for the iniquities of his father, he shall surely live. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=4637" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/18.htm">A Proverb about Israel</a> …16He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. 17<a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: hê·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">He withholds</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6041.htm" title="6041: mê·‘ā·nî (Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Poor, afflicted, humble. From anah; depressed, in mind or circumstances.">from harming the poor</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qāḥ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and takes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5392.htm" title="5392: ne·šeḵ (N-ms) -- Interest, usury. From nashak; interest on a debt.">interest</a> <a href="/hebrew/8636.htm" title="8636: wə·ṯar·bîṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Increment, interest, usury. From rabah; multiplication, i.e. Percentage or bonus in addition to principal.">or usury.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">keeps</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Judgment. ">My ordinances</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·lāḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and follows</a> <a href="/hebrew/2708.htm" title="2708: bə·ḥuq·qō·w·ṯay (Prep-b:: N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Something prescribed, an enactment, statute. Feminine of choq, and meaning substantially the same.">My statutes.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Such a man will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">die</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">for his father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ba·‘ă·wōn (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">iniquity.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: ḥā·yōh (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">He will surely live.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yiḥ·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive."></a> 18As 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/18-5.htm">Ezekiel 18:5-9</a> Now suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right: / He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife or approach a woman during her period. / He does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing. ... <a href="/ezekiel/33-14.htm">Ezekiel 33:14-16</a> But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— / if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live. <a href="/jeremiah/31-29.htm">Jeremiah 31:29-30</a> “In those days, it will no longer be said: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’ / Instead, each will die for his own iniquity. If anyone eats the sour grapes, his own teeth will be set on edge. <a href="/deuteronomy/24-16.htm">Deuteronomy 24:16</a> Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. <a href="/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6</a> Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” <a href="/proverbs/21-3.htm">Proverbs 21:3</a> To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. <a href="/isaiah/1-16.htm">Isaiah 1:16-17</a> Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm 15:1-5</a> A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? / He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, ... <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a> When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Luke 3:8-14</a> Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. / The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” / The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” ... <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8-9</a> But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” / Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-11</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. ... <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Romans 6:13</a> Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That has taken off his hand from the poor, that has not received usury nor increase, has executed my judgments, has walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.hath taken<a href="/ezekiel/18-8.htm">Ezekiel 18:8</a> He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,<a href="/job/29-16.htm">Job 29:16</a> I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.<a href="/proverbs/14-31.htm">Proverbs 14:31</a> He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.that hath not<a href="/ezekiel/18-8.htm">Ezekiel 18:8,9,13</a> He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man, … <a href="/leviticus/18-4.htm">Leviticus 18:4,26,30</a> Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am the LORD your God… he shall not<a href="/ezekiel/18-19.htm">Ezekiel 18:19,20</a> Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the father? When the son hath done that which is lawful and right, and hath kept all my statutes, and hath done them, he shall surely live… <a href="/ezekiel/20-18.htm">Ezekiel 20:18,30</a> But I said unto their children in the wilderness, Walk ye not in the statutes of your fathers, neither observe their judgments, nor defile yourselves with their idols: … <a href="/jeremiah/16-11.htm">Jeremiah 16:11-13,19</a> Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my law; … he shall surely<a href="/ezekiel/18-9.htm">Ezekiel 18:9,19,21,28</a> Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD… <a href="/ezekiel/3-21.htm">Ezekiel 3:21</a> Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.<a href="/ezekiel/33-13.htm">Ezekiel 33:13,15,16</a> When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; 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In ancient Israel, the poor were often vulnerable to exploitation. The Law, as given in the Torah, repeatedly commands care for the poor, widows, and orphans (<a href="/exodus/22-22.htm">Exodus 22:22-24</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a>). This reflects God's character as a defender of the oppressed (<a href="/psalms/68-5.htm">Psalm 68:5</a>). The righteous man, therefore, is one who actively chooses not to exploit or harm those who are economically disadvantaged, aligning with the broader biblical theme of social justice.and takes no interest or usury Charging interest or usury on loans to fellow Israelites was prohibited under Mosaic Law (<a href="/exodus/22-25.htm">Exodus 22:25</a>, <a href="/leviticus/25-35.htm">Leviticus 25:35-37</a>). This was to prevent the rich from exploiting the poor, ensuring that community relationships were based on mutual support rather than financial gain. In the ancient Near East, usury was common, but Israel was called to be distinct in its economic practices, reflecting God's justice and compassion. This principle is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to lend without expecting repayment (<a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Luke 6:34-35</a>).He keeps My ordinances and follows My statutes This phrase underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands as a hallmark of righteousness. The ordinances and statutes refer to the comprehensive body of laws given to Israel, covering moral, ceremonial, and civil aspects of life. Obedience to these laws was a sign of covenant faithfulness and a way to maintain a right relationship with God (<a href="/deuteronomy/6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:1-3</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus fulfills the Law, and believers are called to live by the Spirit, which upholds the righteous requirements of the Law (<a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Romans 8:4</a>).Such a man will not die for his father’s iniquity This statement highlights the principle of individual responsibility before God. In the context of <a href="/ezekiel/18.htm">Ezekiel 18</a>, God is correcting a misunderstanding among the Israelites who believed they were suffering for the sins of their ancestors. This principle is consistent with <a href="/deuteronomy/24-16.htm">Deuteronomy 24:16</a>, which states that individuals are accountable for their own sins. It reflects God's justice and fairness, ensuring that each person is judged based on their own actions rather than the actions of their forebears.He will surely live The promise of life here is both physical and spiritual. In the Old Testament context, it often referred to a long and prosperous life in the land of Israel, a blessing for obedience (<a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19-20</a>). Spiritually, it points to the ultimate life found in relationship with God. In the New Testament, this is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers eternal life to those who believe in Him (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). The assurance of life is a central theme in Scripture, emphasizing God's desire for His people to experience fullness of life through obedience and faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel conveyed God's messages to the Israelites, emphasizing personal responsibility and repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_man.htm">The Righteous Man</a> The individual described in this verse who chooses to live according to God's statutes, demonstrating personal responsibility and righteousness. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a> Those who are vulnerable and often exploited, whom the righteous man protects by withholding harm. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father</a> Represents the previous generation whose sins do not determine the fate of the righteous son, emphasizing individual accountability. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_ordinances_and_statutes.htm">God's Ordinances and Statutes</a> The divine laws and commands given by God, which the righteous man follows, ensuring his life and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/personal_responsibility.htm">Personal Responsibility</a> Each individual is accountable for their own actions and choices. We are not bound by the sins of our ancestors but are called to live righteously according to God's laws. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_for_the_vulnerable.htm">Compassion for the Vulnerable</a> The righteous person actively protects and supports the poor, demonstrating God's heart for justice and mercy. We are called to do the same in our communities. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_laws.htm">Obedience to God's Laws</a> True life and blessing come from following God's ordinances and statutes. Our commitment to God's Word should be evident in our daily actions and decisions. <a href="/topical/r/rejecting_exploitation.htm">Rejecting Exploitation</a> The righteous man does not take advantage of others through interest or profit. We should examine our own practices to ensure they align with God's standards of fairness and integrity. <a href="/topical/g/generational_impact.htm">Generational Impact</a> While we are not responsible for our ancestors' sins, our choices can influence future generations. Living righteously sets a positive example and legacy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 18</a> <a href="/q/what_is_progressive_sanctification.htm">What is the concept of progressive sanctification?</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_ezekiel's_life.htm">What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_20_25_align_with_god's_justice.htm">Ezekiel 20:25 mentions God giving Israel 'statutes that were not good'; how does this align with the concept of a just and unchanging God elsewhere in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_old_and_new_covenants_differ.htm">How do the Old and New Covenants differ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He withholds הֵשִׁ֣יב (hê·šîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again his hand יָד֗וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand from iniquity מֵעָנִ֞י (mê·‘ā·nî) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6041.htm">Strong's 6041: </a> Poor, afflicted, humble and takes לָקָ֔ח (lā·qāḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take no לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no interest נֶ֤שֶׁךְ (ne·šeḵ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5392.htm">Strong's 5392: </a> Interest on a, debt or usury. וְתַרְבִּית֙ (wə·ṯar·bîṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8636.htm">Strong's 8636: </a> Multiplication, percentage, bonus in addition to principal He ה֗וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are keeps עָשָׂ֔ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make My ordinances מִשְׁפָּטַ֣י (miš·pā·ṭay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and follows הָלָ֑ךְ (hā·lāḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk My statutes.’ בְּחֻקּוֹתַ֖י (bə·ḥuq·qō·w·ṯay) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2708.htm">Strong's 2708: </a> Something prescribed, an enactment, statute Such a man will not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no die יָמ֛וּת (yā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill for his father’s אָבִ֖יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father iniquity. בַּעֲוֺ֥ן (ba·‘ă·wōn) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity He will surely live. חָיֹ֥ה (ḥā·yōh) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/18-17.htm">Ezekiel 18:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-17.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 18:17 Who has withdrawn his hand (Ezek. 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