Ezekiel 18:11 bbe — Who has taken flesh with the blood as food, and has had connection with his neighbour's wife,

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"Who has taken flesh with the blood as food, and has had connection with his neighbour's wife,"

— Ezekiel 18:11, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

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And has not given his money out at interest or taken great profits, and, turning his hand from evil-doing, has kept faith between man and man,

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And has been guided by my rules and has kept my laws and done them: he is upright, life will certainly be his, says the Lord.

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If he has a son who is a thief, a taker of life, who does any of these things,

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Who has taken flesh with the blood as food, and has had connection with his neighbour's wife,

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Has done wrong to the poor and to him who is in need, and taken property by force, and has not given back to one in his debt what is his, and has given worship to images and has done disgusting things,

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And has given out his money at interest and taken great profits: he will certainly not go on living: he has done all these disgusting things: death will certainly be his fate; his blood will be on him.

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Now if he has a son who sees all his father's sins which he has done, and in fear does not do the same:

Ezekiel 18:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:11 say?
Ezekiel 18:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Who has taken flesh with the blood as food, and has had connection with his neighbour's wife,”
Where is Ezekiel 18:11 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 18:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 18, verse 11.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 18:11.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 18:11 in?
Ezekiel 18:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 18:11?
Ezekiel 18:11 reads (BBE): “Who has taken flesh with the blood as food, and has had connection with his neighbour's wife,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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