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Yes, they will die because of their sinful deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezekiel/18.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice, he shall die for it; for the injustice that he has done he shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When a righteous <i>man</i> turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When a righteous <i>man</i> turns away from his righteousness, commits iniquity, and dies in it, it is because of the iniquity which he has done that he dies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness, commits injustice and dies because of it, for his injustice which he has committed he dies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, commits iniquity and dies because of it, for his iniquity which he has committed he will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, commits iniquity, and dies because of it, for his iniquity which he has committed he will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, does injustice, and dies because of it, for his injustice which he has done he will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits sin and dies because of it, it is for his sin which he has committed that he dies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and acts unjustly, he will die for this. He will die because of the injustice he has committed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has practiced. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth therein; in his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If good people start doing evil, they must be put to death, because they have sinned. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth therein; in his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When a righteous person turns away from doing right and does evil things, he will die. He will die because of the evil things he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When a righteous person stops doing good and starts doing evil and then dies, he dies because of the evil he has done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"When a righteous person turns from his righteous deeds and does evil, he'll die because of that evil. He'll die because of his unrighteous acts that he committed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When a righteous person turns back from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing, he will die for it; because of the wrongdoing he has done, he will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and dies in it; in his iniquity that he has done shall he die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and dies in it, then he dies in his iniquity that he has done. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />In the turning back of the righteous from his righteousness, "" And he has done perversity, "" And he is dying by them, "" He dies for his perversity that he has done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> In the turning back of the righteous from his righteousness, And he hath done perversity, And he is dying by them, for his perversity That he hath done he dieth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the turning back of the just one from his justice, and doing iniquity and dying in them; in his iniquity which he did he shall die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For when the just turneth himself away from his justice, and committeth iniquity, he shall die therein: in the injustice that he hath wrought he shall die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the just turn away from justice to do evil and die, on account of the evil they did they must die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for the iniquity that they have committed they shall die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />If a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and commits iniquity, in the iniquity that he has committed shall he die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if the righteous will turn from his righteousness, and he will do evil, in the evil that he did he shall die<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall die therefor; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />When the righteous turns away from his righteousness and commits a trespass, and dies in the trespass he has committed, he shall <i>even</i> die in it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=4765" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/18.htm">The Soul who Sins will Die</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is it My way that is unjust? Is it not your ways that are unjust? <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">If a righteous man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: bə·šūḇ- (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">turns</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: miṣ·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">from his righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and practices</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: ‘ā·wel (N-ms) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">iniquity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: ū·mêṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">he will die</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for this.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">He will die</a> <a href="/hebrew/5766.htm" title="5766: bə·‘aw·lōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Injustice, unrighteousness. Or lavel; and lavlah; or owlah; or.olah; from aval; evil.">because of the iniquity</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></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.">he has committed.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a></span><br />For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12</a></span><br />There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-15.htm">James 1:15</a></span><br />Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-26.htm">Hebrews 10:26-27</a></span><br />If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-22</a></span><br />If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a></span><br />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. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-3.htm">Luke 13:3</a></span><br />No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-29.htm">John 5:29</a></span><br />and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8</a></span><br />The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11</a></span><br />Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-30.htm">Jeremiah 31:30</a></span><br />Instead, each will die for his own iniquity. If anyone eats the sour grapes, his own teeth will be set on edge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/30-15.htm">Deuteronomy 30:15-18</a></span><br />See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster. / For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. / But if your heart turns away and you do not listen, but are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-19.htm">2 Chronicles 7:19-20</a></span><br />But if you turn away and forsake the statutes and commandments I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and dies in them; for his iniquity that he has done shall he die.</p><p class="hdg">no references listed </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Commits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-22.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Committeth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-23.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Die</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-15.htm">Dies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-18.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-18.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-58.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-18.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-5.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Practiseth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-22.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/22-11.htm">Commits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-18.htm">Committeth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-28.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-28.htm">Die</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-32.htm">Dies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-32.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-32.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-15.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Practiseth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-3.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-31.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-47.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/18-27.htm">Turns</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-3.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/18-1.htm">God defends his justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/18-31.htm">and exhorts to repentance</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/ezekiel/18.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>When a righteous man</b><br />The phrase "When a righteous man" introduces the subject of the verse, focusing on an individual who is characterized by righteousness. In Hebrew, the word for "righteous" is "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), which implies someone who is just, lawful, and adheres to God's commandments. Historically, righteousness in the Old Testament context is not merely about legalistic adherence to the law but involves a relational fidelity to God. This sets the stage for understanding the gravity of the actions that follow.<p><b>turns from his righteousness</b><br />The phrase "turns from his righteousness" indicates a deliberate change in direction or behavior. The Hebrew root "שׁוּב" (shuv) means to turn back or return, often used in the context of repentance. However, here it is used in the negative sense, suggesting a departure from a life aligned with God's will. This highlights the concept of free will and the potential for moral failure, even among those who have previously lived righteously.<p><b>and practices iniquity</b><br />"Practices iniquity" describes the active engagement in sin. The Hebrew word for "iniquity" is "עָוֹן" (avon), which conveys a sense of perversity or moral distortion. This phrase underscores the seriousness of the righteous man's actions, as he not only turns away from righteousness but also embraces a lifestyle contrary to God's standards. It serves as a warning about the dangers of complacency and the ease with which one can fall into sin.<p><b>he will die for this</b><br />The consequence "he will die for this" is a stark reminder of the wages of sin. In the Hebrew context, death often signifies not just physical demise but also spiritual separation from God. This phrase emphasizes the justice of God, who holds individuals accountable for their actions. It reflects the biblical principle that sin leads to death, as seen in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>, and serves as a sobering call to remain steadfast in righteousness.<p><b>it is because of the iniquity he has committed</b><br />The phrase "it is because of the iniquity he has committed" reiterates the cause-and-effect relationship between sin and its consequences. The Hebrew construction here emphasizes personal responsibility, indicating that the man's death is a direct result of his own choices. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that each person is accountable for their own actions, as seen in <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a>, which states that the soul who sins shall die. It serves as a reminder of the importance of personal integrity and the need for continual repentance and reliance on God's grace.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 26-29.</span> - The equity of the Divine judgments is asserted, as before, by fresh iteration rather than by new arguments. In a discourse delivered, as this probably was, orally, it was necessary, so to speak, to hammer in the truth upon men's minds so that it might be driven home and do its work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When a righteous man</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּ֧יק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turns</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשׁוּב־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šūḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from his righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצִּדְקָת֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and practices</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָ֥שָׂה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">iniquity,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֖וֶל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·wel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he will die</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for this.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will die</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמֽוּת׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of the iniquity</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעַוְל֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘aw·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5766.htm">Strong's 5766: </a> </span><span class="str2">Injustice, unrighteousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he has committed.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/18-26.htm">Ezekiel 18:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/18-26.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 18:26 When the righteous man turns away (Ezek. 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