Ezekiel 18:7 web — and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread t…

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"and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;"

— Ezekiel 18:7, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

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Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins, he shall die.

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But if a man is just, and does that which is lawful and right,

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and has not eaten on the mountains, neither has lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither has defiled his neighbor's wife, neither has come near to a woman in her impurity,

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and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;

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he who has not given forth on interest, neither has taken any increase, who has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed true justice between man and man,

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has walked in my statutes, and has kept my ordinances, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, says the Lord Yahweh.

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If he fathers a son who is a robber, a shedder of blood, and who does any one of these things,

Ezekiel 18:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:7 say?
Ezekiel 18:7 in the World English Bible reads: “and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;”
Where is Ezekiel 18:7 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 18:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 18, verse 7.
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 18:7.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 18:7 in?
Ezekiel 18:7 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 18:7?
Ezekiel 18:7 reads (WEB): “and has not wronged any, but has restored to the debtor his pledge, has taken nothing by robbery, has given his bread to the hungry, and has covered the naked with a garment;” 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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