Ezekiel 20:11 net — I gave them my statutes and revealed my regulations to them. The one who carries them out will live by them!

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"I gave them my statutes and revealed my regulations to them. The one who carries them out will live by them!"

— Ezekiel 20:11, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

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But they rebelled against me, and refused to listen to me; no one got rid of their detestable idols, nor did they abandon the idols of Egypt. Then I decided to pour out my rage on them and fully vent my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.

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I acted for the sake of my reputation, so that I would not be profaned before the nations among whom they lived, before whom I revealed myself by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.

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“‘So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them to the wilderness.

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I gave them my statutes and revealed my regulations to them. The one who carries them out will live by them!

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I also gave them my Sabbaths as a reminder of our relationship, so that they would know that I, the LORD, sanctify them.

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But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness; they did not follow my statutes and they rejected my regulations(the one who obeys them will live by them), and they utterly desecrated my Sabbaths. So I decided to pour out my rage on them in the wilderness and destroy them.

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I acted for the sake of my reputation, so that I would not be profaned before the nations in 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 NET Bible reads: “I gave them my statutes and revealed my regulations to them. The one who carries them out will live by them!”
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 (NET): “I gave them my statutes and revealed my regulations to them. The one who carries them out will live by them!” 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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