Ezekiel 18:9 net — and follows my statutes and observes my regulations by carrying them out. That man is righteous; he will certainly live…

NET Bible

"and follows my statutes and observes my regulations by carrying them out. That man is righteous; he will certainly live, declares the Sovereign LORD."

— Ezekiel 18:9, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 18 — Context

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does not eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains or pray to the idols of the house of Israel, does not defile his neighbor’s wife, does not approach a woman for marital relations during her period,

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does not oppress anyone, but gives the debtor back whatever was given in pledge, does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and clothes the naked,

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does not engage in usury or charge interest, but refrains from wrongdoing, promotes true justice between men,

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and follows my statutes and observes my regulations by carrying them out. That man is righteous; he will certainly live, declares the Sovereign LORD.

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“Suppose such a man has a violent son who sheds blood and does any of these things mentioned previously

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(though the father did not do any of them). He eats pagan sacrifices on the mountains, defiles his neighbor’s wife,

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oppresses the poor and the needy, commits robbery, does not give back what was given in pledge, prays to idols, performs abominable acts,

Ezekiel 18:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 18:9 say?
Ezekiel 18:9 in the NET Bible reads: “and follows my statutes and observes my regulations by carrying them out. That man is righteous; he will certainly live, declares the Sovereign LORD.”
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 (NET): “and follows my statutes and observes my regulations by carrying them out. That man is righteous; he will certainly live, declares the Sovereign LORD.” 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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