Ezekiel 18:12
The Scripture
(12) Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Ezekiel chapter 18 the prophet confronts the people of Israel with a solemn accusation that each individual is responsible for the sins of his family, especially when they have broken the covenant. He declares that God will judge the nation as a whole and that the wicked will be punished while the righteous will be spared. The chapter emphasizes personal accountability and the seriousness of covenant obedience.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 18:7Ezekiel 18:16Hosea 12:7Amos 4:1Zechariah 7:10James 2:6Ezekiel 18:6Ezekiel 8:6Ezekiel 8:17Leviticus 18:22Leviticus 18:26Leviticus 18:27
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 18:7Ezekiel 18:16Ezekiel 18:18II Kings 8:5Ezekiel 23:37Deuteronomy 15:11