Ezekiel 18:31

Ezekiel 18:32 bbe — For I have no pleasure in the death of him on whom death comes, says the Lord: be turned back then, and have life.

Bible in Basic English

"For I have no pleasure in the death of him on whom death comes, says the Lord: be turned back then, and have life."

— Ezekiel 18:32, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

But still the children of Israel say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O children of Israel, are my ways not equal? are not your ways unequal?

For this cause I will be your judge, O children of Israel, judging every man by his ways, says the Lord. Come back and be turned from all your sins; so that they may not be the cause of your falling into evil.

Put away all your evil-doing in which you have done sin; and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit: why are you desiring death, O children of Israel?

For I have no pleasure in the death of him on whom death comes, says the Lord: be turned back then, and have life.

Ezekiel 18:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:32 say?

Ezekiel 18:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I have no pleasure in the death of him on whom death comes, says the Lord: be turned back then, and have life.”

Where is Ezekiel 18:32 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 18:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 18, verse 32.

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 18:32.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 18:32 in?

Ezekiel 18:32 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 18:32?

Ezekiel 18:32 reads (BBE): “For I have no pleasure in the death of him on whom death comes, says the Lord: be turned back then, and have 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.

Ezekiel 18:32 bbe — For I have no pleasure in the death of him on whom death comes, says the Lord: be turned back then, and have life.

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

Ezekiel 18:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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