Ezekiel 18:9 nasb — if he walks in My statutes and My ordinances so as to deal faithfully--he is righteous and will surely live," declares…

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"if he walks in My statutes and My ordinances so as to deal faithfully--he is righteous and will surely live," declares the Lord GOD."

— Ezekiel 18:9, NASB

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

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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--

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if a man does not oppress anyone, but restores to the debtor his pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing,

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if he does not lend money on interest or take increase, if he keeps his hand from iniquity and executes true justice between man and man,

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if he walks in My statutes and My ordinances so as to deal faithfully--he is righteous and will surely live," declares the Lord GOD.

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"Then he may have a violent son who sheds blood and who does any of these things to a brother

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(though he himself did not do any of these things), that is, he even eats at the mountain shrines, and defiles his neighbor's wife,

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oppresses the poor and needy, commits robbery, does not restore a pledge, but lifts up his eyes to the idols and commits abomination,

Ezekiel 18:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:9 say?
Ezekiel 18:9 in the NASB reads: “if he walks in My statutes and My ordinances so as to deal faithfully--he is righteous and will surely live," declares the Lord GOD.”
Where is Ezekiel 18:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 18:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 18, verse 9.
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 18:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 18:9 in?
Ezekiel 18:9 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 18:9?
Ezekiel 18:9 reads (NASB): “if he walks in My statutes and My ordinances so as to deal faithfully--he is righteous and will surely live," declares the Lord GOD.” 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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