Ezekiel 18:5
The Scripture
(5) But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,
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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