Ezekiel 18:26
The Scripture
(26) When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.
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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Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 18:24Ezekiel 3:20Ezekiel 18:20Ezekiel 33:13Ezekiel 33:18Ezekiel 33:12