Ezekiel 33:20 kjva — Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Ezekiel 33:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 33 — Context

17

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

18

When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.

19

But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.

20

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

21

And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth month, in the fifth day of the month, that one that had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.

22

Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening, afore he that was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning; and my mouth was opened, and I was no more dumb.

23

Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

Ezekiel 33:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 33:20 say?
Ezekiel 33:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.”
Where is Ezekiel 33:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 33:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 33, verse 20.
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 33:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 33:20 in?
Ezekiel 33:20 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 33:20?
Ezekiel 33:20 reads (KJVA): “Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.” 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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