Ezekiel 18:22
“All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.”
Ezekiel 18:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will not remember all his iniquities that he hath done: in his justice which he hath wrought, he shall live.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- None of his transgressions that he hath committed shall be remembered against him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.
- DARBYDarby
- None of his transgressions which he hath committed shall be remembered against him; in his righteousness which he hath done shall he live.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- None of his transgressions that he has committed shall be remembered against him: in his righteousness that he has done he shall live.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- All his transgressions that he hath done Are not remembered to him, In his righteousness that he hath done he liveth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- All his transgressions that he has committed will not be mentioned to him; in his righteousness that he has done, he will live.
Context: Ezekiel 18
20The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
21But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
22All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.
23Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?
24But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
About Ezekiel 18: Responsibility for One's Own Actions
In Ezekiel chapter 18, the prophet emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility for one's actions. He refutes the notion that children inherit the guilt or righteousness of their parents and emphasizes that every person is accountable for their own choices, both good and bad. God desires that the wicked turn from their ways and live, and that the righteous not become complacent in their obedience.
Commentary
Ezekiel's message is a powerful reminder of the importance of personal responsibility and the potential for change. We live in a society where blame-shifting is common and people often try to deflect accountability onto others. Ezekiel rejects this mindset and emphasizes that each individual must take ownership of their actions. Furthermore, he stresses that it is never too late to turn from wickedness and pursue righteousness. Ultimately, this chapter serves as a call to action for each of us to examine our own lives and take responsibility for our choices.