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Ezekiel 18:3 nasb — "As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "you are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore.

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""As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "you are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore."

— Ezekiel 18:3, NASB

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

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Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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"What do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The fathers eat the sour grapes, But the children's teeth are set on edge'?

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"As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "you are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore.

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"Behold, all souls are Mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is Mine. The soul who sins will die.

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"But if a man is righteous and practices justice and righteousness,

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and does not eat at the mountain shrines or lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, or defile his neighbor's wife or approach a woman during her menstrual period--

Ezekiel 18:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:3 say?
Ezekiel 18:3 in the NASB reads: “"As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "you are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore.”
Where is Ezekiel 18:3 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 18:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 18, verse 3.
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 18:3.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 18:3 in?
Ezekiel 18:3 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 18:3?
Ezekiel 18:3 reads (NASB): “"As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "you are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore.” 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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