Ezekiel 18:4 bbe — See, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so the soul of the son is mine: death will be the fate of the sinne…

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"See, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so the soul of the son is mine: death will be the fate of the sinner's soul."

— Ezekiel 18:4, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

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The word of the Lord came to me again, saying,

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Why do you make use of this saying about the land of Israel, The fathers have been tasting bitter grapes and the children's teeth are on edge?

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By my life, says the Lord, you will no longer have this saying in Israel.

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See, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so the soul of the son is mine: death will be the fate of the sinner's soul.

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But if a man is upright, living rightly and doing righteousness,

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And has not taken flesh with the blood for food, or given worship to the images of the children of Israel; if he has not had connection with his neighbour's wife, or come near to a woman at the time when she is unclean;

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And has done no wrong to any, but has given back to the debtor what is his, and has taken no one's goods by force, and has given food to him who was in need of it, and clothing to him who was without it;

Ezekiel 18:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:4 say?
Ezekiel 18:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “See, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so the soul of the son is mine: death will be the fate of the sinner's soul.”
Where is Ezekiel 18:4 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 18:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 18, verse 4.
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 18:4.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 18:4 in?
Ezekiel 18:4 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 18:4?
Ezekiel 18:4 reads (BBE): “See, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so the soul of the son is mine: death will be the fate of the sinner's soul.” 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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