Ezekiel 33:15 net — He returns what was taken in pledge, pays back what he has stolen, and follows the statutes that give life, committing…

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"He returns what was taken in pledge, pays back what he has stolen, and follows the statutes that give life, committing no iniquity. He will certainly live– he will not die."

— Ezekiel 33:15, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 33 — Context

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“And you, son of man, say to your people,‘The righteousness of the righteous will not deliver him if he rebels. As for the wicked, his wickedness will not make him stumble if he turns from it. The righteous will not be able to live by his righteousness if he sins.’

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Suppose I tell the righteous that he will certainly live, but he becomes confident in his righteousness and commits iniquity. None of his righteous deeds will be remembered; because of the iniquity he has committed he will die.

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Suppose I say to the wicked,‘You must certainly die,’ but he turns from his sin and does what is just and right.

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He returns what was taken in pledge, pays back what he has stolen, and follows the statutes that give life, committing no iniquity. He will certainly live– he will not die.

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None of the sins he has committed will be counted against him. He has done what is just and right; he will certainly live.

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“Yet your people say,‘The behavior of the Lord is not right,’ when it is their behavior that is not right.

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When a righteous man turns from his godliness and commits iniquity, he will die for it.

Ezekiel 33:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 33:15 say?
Ezekiel 33:15 in the NET Bible reads: “He returns what was taken in pledge, pays back what he has stolen, and follows the statutes that give life, committing no iniquity. He will certainly live– he will not die.”
Where is Ezekiel 33:15 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 33:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33, verse 15.
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 33:15.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 33:15 in?
Ezekiel 33:15 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 33:15?
Ezekiel 33:15 reads (NET): “He returns what was taken in pledge, pays back what he has stolen, and follows the statutes that give life, committing no iniquity. He will certainly live– he will not die.” 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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