Ezekiel 33:18 web — When the righteous turns from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, he shall even die therein.

World English Bible

"When the righteous turns from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, he shall even die therein."

— Ezekiel 33:18, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 33 — Context

15

if the wicked restore the pledge, give again that which he had taken by robbery, walk in the statutes of life, committing no iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.

16

None of his sins that he has committed shall be remembered against him: he has done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.

17

Yet the children of your people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal.

18

When the righteous turns from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, he shall even die therein.

19

When the wicked turns from his wickedness, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.

20

Yet you say, The way of the Lord is not equal. House of Israel, I will judge every one of you after his ways.

21

It happened in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, that one who had escaped out of Jerusalem came to me, saying, The city has been struck.

Ezekiel 33:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 33:18 say?
Ezekiel 33:18 in the World English Bible reads: “When the righteous turns from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, he shall even die therein.”
Where is Ezekiel 33:18 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 33:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33, verse 18.
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 33:18.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 33:18 in?
Ezekiel 33:18 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 33:18?
Ezekiel 33:18 reads (WEB): “When the righteous turns from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, he shall even die therein.” 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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