New International Version (though the father has done none of them): “He eats at the mountain shrines. He defiles his neighbor’s wife. New Living Translation And that son does all the evil things his father would never do—he worships idols on the mountains, commits adultery, English Standard Version (though he himself did none of these things), who even eats upon the mountains, defiles his neighbor’s wife, Berean Standard Bible though the father has done none of them: Indeed, the son eats at the mountain and defiles his neighbor’s wife. Berean Literal Bible and he has not done all of these things—for even on the mountains he has eaten, and the wife of his neighbor he has defiled; King James Bible And that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbour's wife, New King James Version And does none of those duties, But has eaten on the mountains Or defiled his neighbor’s wife; New American Standard Bible (though he himself did not do any of these things), that is, he even eats at the mountain shrines, and defiles his neighbor’s wife, NASB 1995 (though he himself did not do any of these things), that is, he even eats at the mountain shrines, and defiles his neighbor’s wife, NASB 1977 (though he himself did not do any of these things), that is, he even eats at the mountain shrines, and defiles his neighbor’s wife, Legacy Standard Bible (though he himself did not do any of these things), that is, he even eats at the mountain shrines and defiles his neighbor’s wife; Amplified Bible (though the father did not do any of these things), that is, the son even eats [the food set before idols] at the mountain shrines, and defiles his neighbor’s wife, Berean Annotated Bible though the father has done none of them: Indeed, the son eats at the mountain and defiles his neighbor’s wife. Christian Standard Bible though the father has done none of them. Indeed, when the son eats at the mountain shrines and defiles his neighbor’s wife, Holman Christian Standard Bible though the father has done none of them. Indeed, when the son eats at the mountain shrines and defiles his neighbor’s wife, American Standard Version and that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbor's wife, Contemporary English Version his father never did. He eats meat at local shrines, has sex with someone else's wife, English Revised Version and that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbour's wife, GOD'S WORD® Translation that his father never did. He eats at the illegal mountain worship sites. He dishonors his neighbor's wife. Good News Translation that the father never did. He eats sacrifices offered at forbidden shrines and seduces other men's wives. International Standard Version even though the father hasn't done any of these things. The son who eats at mountain shrines, defiles his neighbor's wife, NET Bible (though the father did not do any of them). He eats pagan sacrifices on the mountains, defiles his neighbor's wife, New Heart English Bible and who does not any of those duties, but even has eaten on the mountains, and defiled his neighbor's wife, Webster's Bible Translation And that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbor's wife, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethough the father has done none of them: Indeed, the son eats at the mountain and defiles his neighbor’s wife. World English Bible or who does not do any of those things but has eaten at the mountain shrines and defiled his neighbor’s wife, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has not done all those, "" For he has even eaten on the mountains, "" And he has defiled his neighbor’s wife, Berean Literal Bible and he has not done all of these things—for even on the mountains he has eaten, and the wife of his neighbor he has defiled; Young's Literal Translation And he all those hath not done, For even on the mountains he hath eaten, And the wife of his neighbour he hath defiled, Smith's Literal Translation And he doing not all these, but eating upon the mountains and defiling his neighbor's wife, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThough he doth not all these things, but that eateth upon the mountains, and that defileth his neighbour's wife: Catholic Public Domain Version (even though he himself does not do any of these things,) and who eats upon the mountains, and who defiles the wife of his neighbor, New American Bible even though the father does none of them—a son who eats on the mountains, defiles the wife of his neighbor, New Revised Standard Version who does any of these things (though his father does none of them), who eats upon the mountains, defiles his neighbor’s wife, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd eats the meat sacrificed to idols on the mountains, and defiles his neighbor's wife, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he will eat on the mountains or will defile the wife of his neighbor OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917whereas he himself had not done any of these things, for he hath even eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbour's wife, Brenton Septuagint Translation who has not walked in the way of his righteous father, but has even eaten upon the mountains, and has defiled his neighbor's wife, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Proverb about Israel…10Now suppose that man has a violent son, who sheds blood or does any of these things, 11though the father has done none of them: Indeed, the son eats at the mountain and defiles his neighbor’s wife. 12He oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations.… Cross References though the father has done none of them: Deuteronomy 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. 2 Kings 14:6 Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” Jeremiah 31:29-30 “In those days, it will no longer be said: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’ / Instead, each will die for his own iniquity. If anyone eats the sour grapes, his own teeth will be set on edge. Indeed, the son eats at the mountain Hosea 4:13 They sacrifice on the mountaintops and burn offerings on the hills, under oak, poplar, and terebinth, because their shade is pleasant. And so your daughters turn to prostitution and your daughters-in-law to adultery. Isaiah 65:7 both for your iniquities and for those of your fathers,” says the LORD. “Because they burned incense on the mountains and scorned Me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their former deeds.” Deuteronomy 12:2-4 Destroy completely all the places where the nations you are dispossessing have served their gods—atop the high mountains, on the hills, and under every green tree. / Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, burn up their Asherah poles, cut down the idols of their gods, and wipe out their names from every place. / You shall not worship the LORD your God in this way. and defiles his neighbor’s wife. Proverbs 6:29 So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished. Leviticus 20:10 If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. Romans 2:6-9 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. … Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too shall cry out and receive no answer. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Colossians 3:25 Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism. Revelation 20:12-13 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. / The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. Treasury of Scripture And that does not any of those duties, but even has eaten on the mountains, and defiled his neighbor's wife, that Ezekiel 18:7 And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment; Matthew 7:21-27 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven… Luke 11:28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. eaten Ezekiel 18:6,15 And hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath defiled his neighbour's wife, neither hath come near to a menstruous woman, … 1 Kings 13:8,22 And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place: … Jump to Previous Blood Defiled Defiles Duties Eaten Eats Flesh Food Mountain Mountains Neighbor's Neighbour Neighbour's Shrines Whereas WifeJump to Next Blood Defiled Defiles Duties Eaten Eats Flesh Food Mountain Mountains Neighbor's Neighbour Neighbour's Shrines Whereas WifeEzekiel 18 1. God defends his justice31. and exhorts to repentance though the father has done none of them: Ezekiel contrasts a righteous father with a wicked son to show that guilt is not inherited through family lines. Though the father has avoided the sins condemned by God, the son chooses a different path and is judged for his own conduct. Deu 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children,… Indeed, the son eats at the mountain He joins in idolatrous worship at the high places, where pagan sacrifices and meals were offered. Such worship directly violated Israel’s covenant with the Lord. Hos 4:13 They sacrifice on the mountaintops and burn offerings… and defiles his neighbor’s wife. He also commits adultery, violating God’s command and betraying both his neighbor and the sanctity of marriage. His sins reveal deliberate rebellion despite the righteous example he received. Pro 6:29 So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife;… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book. He communicates God's messages to the Israelites, emphasizing personal responsibility and repentance. 2. The Son Represents an individual who chooses to commit sins, despite having a righteous father. This highlights the theme of personal accountability for one's actions. 3. The Father Symbolizes a righteous person who does not engage in sinful behaviors. His righteousness does not automatically transfer to his offspring. 4. Mountain Shrines Places of idol worship, often associated with pagan practices. Eating at these shrines signifies participation in idolatry. 5. Neighbor’s Wife Refers to the act of adultery, which is a violation of the Ten Commandments and a serious sin in the eyes of God. Teaching Points Personal ResponsibilityEach individual is accountable for their own actions. We cannot rely on the righteousness of others to save us; we must choose to live righteously ourselves. Avoiding Idolatry Engaging in practices that lead us away from God, such as idolatry, is a serious offense. We must be vigilant in maintaining our devotion to God alone. The Consequences of Sin Sin has real consequences, both spiritually and relationally. Adultery, for example, not only breaks God's law but also damages relationships and communities. Generational Influence While we are not responsible for the sins of our parents, we can be influenced by their actions. It is important to discern and choose a path of righteousness, regardless of our upbringing. Repentance and Redemption God offers forgiveness and redemption to those who repent. No matter our past, we can choose to turn away from sin and seek God's grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 18:11?2. How does Ezekiel 18:11 emphasize personal responsibility for one's actions? 3. What actions in Ezekiel 18:11 are considered sinful according to God's law? 4. How does Ezekiel 18:11 connect with the concept of generational sin in Scripture? 5. How can we apply the lessons of Ezekiel 18:11 in daily life? 6. What does Ezekiel 18:11 teach about God's justice and individual accountability? 7. How does Ezekiel 18:11 address individual responsibility for sin? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Ezekiel 18:11? 9. How does Ezekiel 18:11 challenge the concept of generational curses? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 18? Verse 11. - The word "duties" is not in the Hebrew, but is legitimately introduced as expressing Ezekiel's meaning, where the mere pronoun by itself would have been ambiguous. In English we might say, "He does these things: he does not do those;" but this does not fall in with the Hebrew idiom. Ezekiel 18:11 paints a stark picture: a righteous father and a rebellious son. The father abstains from idolatry and immorality; the son embraces both. God’s verdict is clear—every person is accountable for his own choices. In Christ we find the power to break from ancestral sin and live in wholehearted obedience, standing before the Lord on the basis of our own faith and conduct. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew though the fatherוְה֕וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are has done עָשָׂ֑ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make none כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of them: אֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those ‘Indeed, גַ֤ם (ḡam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the son eats אָכַ֔ל (’ā·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the mountain הֶֽהָרִים֙ (he·hā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country and defiles טִמֵּֽא׃ (ṭim·mê) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2930: To be or become unclean his neighbor’s רֵעֵ֖הוּ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow wife. אֵ֥שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Additonal Resources Ezekiel 18:11 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 18:11 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 18:11 Bible.com Ezekiel 18:11 NIV |



