Ezekiel 20:11 nasb — "I gave them My statutes and informed them of My ordinances, by which, if a man observes them, he will live.

NASB

""I gave them My statutes and informed them of My ordinances, by which, if a man observes them, he will live."

— Ezekiel 20:11, NASB

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

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"But they rebelled against Me and were not willing to listen to Me; they did not cast away the detestable things of their eyes, nor did they forsake the idols of Egypt. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath on them, to accomplish My anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.

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"But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations among whom they lived, in whose sight I made Myself known to them by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.

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"So I took them out of the land of Egypt and brought them into the wilderness.

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"I gave them My statutes and informed them of My ordinances, by which, if a man observes them, he will live.

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"Also I gave them My sabbaths to be a sign between Me and them, that they might know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them.

13

"But the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not walk in My statutes and they rejected My ordinances, by which, if a man observes them, he will live; and My sabbaths they greatly profaned. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath on them in the wilderness, to annihilate them.

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"But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, before whose sight I had brought them out.

Ezekiel 20:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 20:11 say?
Ezekiel 20:11 in the NASB reads: “"I gave them My statutes and informed them of My ordinances, by which, if a man observes them, he will live.”
Where is Ezekiel 20:11 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 20:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 20, verse 11.
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 20:11.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 20:11 in?
Ezekiel 20:11 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 20:11?
Ezekiel 20:11 reads (NASB): “"I gave them My statutes and informed them of My ordinances, by which, if a man observes them, he will live.” 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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