Ezekiel 18:27 net — When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his l…

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"When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life."

— Ezekiel 18:27, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

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“But if a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing according to all the abominable practices the wicked carry out, will he live? All his righteous acts will not be remembered; because of the unfaithful acts he has done and the sin he has committed, he will die.

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“Yet you say,‘The Lord’s conduct is unjust!’ Hear, O house of Israel: Is my conduct unjust? Is it not your conduct that is unjust?

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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.

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When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.

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

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Yet the house of Israel says,‘The Lord’s conduct is unjust!’ Is my conduct unjust, O house of Israel? Is it not your conduct that is unjust?

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“Therefore I will judge each person according to his conduct, O house of Israel, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and turn from all your wickedness; then it will not be an obstacle leading to iniquity.

Ezekiel 18:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:27 say?
Ezekiel 18:27 in the NET Bible reads: “When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.”
Where is Ezekiel 18:27 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 18:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 18, verse 27.
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 18:27.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 18:27 in?
Ezekiel 18:27 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 18:27?
Ezekiel 18:27 reads (NET): “When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.” 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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