New International Version If a righteous person turns from their righteousness and commits sin, they will die for it; because of the sin they have committed they will die. New Living Translation When righteous people turn from their righteous behavior and start doing sinful things, they will die for it. Yes, they will die because of their sinful deeds. English Standard Version When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice, he shall die for it; for the injustice that he has done he shall die. Berean Standard Bible If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed. Berean Literal Bible In the turning away of a righteous one from his righteousness, when he does iniquity and dies in it, because of the iniquity that he has done, he dies. King James Bible 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. New King James Version When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, commits iniquity, and dies in it, it is because of the iniquity which he has done that he dies. New American Standard Bible When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness, commits injustice and dies because of it, for his injustice which he has committed he dies. NASB 1995 “When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, commits iniquity and dies because of it, for his iniquity which he has committed he will die. NASB 1977 “When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, commits iniquity, and dies because of it, for his iniquity which he has committed he will die. Legacy Standard Bible When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, does injustice, and dies because of it, for his injustice which he has done he will die. Amplified Bible When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits sin and dies because of it, it is for his sin which he has committed that he dies. Berean Annotated Bible If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed. Christian Standard Bible When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and acts unjustly, he will die for this. He will die because of the injustice he has committed. Holman Christian Standard Bible When a righteous person turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has practiced. American Standard Version When the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth therein; in his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. Contemporary English Version If good people start doing evil, they must be put to death, because they have sinned. English Revised Version When the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth therein; in his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. GOD'S WORD® Translation When a righteous person turns away from doing right and does evil things, he will die. He will die because of the evil things he has done. Good News Translation When a righteous person stops doing good and starts doing evil and then dies, he dies because of the evil he has done. International Standard Version "When a righteous person turns from his righteous deeds and does evil, he'll die because of that evil. He'll die because of his unrighteous acts that he committed. NET Bible When a righteous person turns back from his righteousness and practices wrongdoing, he will die for it; because of the wrongdoing he has done, he will die. New Heart English Bible When the righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and dies in it; in his iniquity that he has done shall he die. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIf a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed. World English Bible When the righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and dies in it, then he dies in his iniquity that he has done. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the turning back of the righteous from his righteousness, "" And he has done perversity, "" And he is dying by them, "" He dies for his perversity that he has done. Berean Literal Bible In the turning away of a righteous one from his righteousness, when he does iniquity and dies in it, because of the iniquity that he has done, he dies. Young's Literal Translation In the turning back of the righteous from his righteousness, And he hath done perversity, And he is dying by them, for his perversity That he hath done he dieth. Smith's Literal Translation In the turning back of the just one from his justice, and doing iniquity and dying in them; in his iniquity which he did he shall die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor when the just turneth himself away from his justice, and committeth iniquity, he shall die therein: in the injustice that he hath wrought he shall die. Catholic Public Domain Version For when the just man turns himself away from his justice, and commits iniquity, he shall die by this; by the injustice that he has worked, he shall die. New American Bible When the just turn away from justice to do evil and die, on account of the evil they did they must die. New Revised Standard Version When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for the iniquity that they have committed they shall die. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and commits iniquity, in the iniquity that he has committed shall he die. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if the righteous will turn from his righteousness, and he will do evil, in the evil that he did he shall die OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall die therefor; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die. Brenton Septuagint Translation When the righteous turns away from his righteousness and commits a trespass, and dies in the trespass he has committed, he shall even die in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Soul who Sins will Die…25Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is it My way that is unjust? Is it not your ways that are unjust? 26If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed. 27But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.… Cross References If a righteous man turns from his righteousness Ezekiel 3:20 Now if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I put a stumbling block before him, he will die. If you did not warn him, he will die in his sin, and the righteous acts he did will not be remembered. And I will hold you responsible for his blood. Ezekiel 33:12 Therefore, son of man, say to your people: ‘The righteousness of the righteous man will not deliver him in the day of his transgression; neither will the wickedness of the wicked man cause him to stumble on the day he turns from his wickedness. Nor will the righteous man be able to survive by his righteousness on the day he sins.’ 2 Peter 2:20-21 If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. and practices iniquity, Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ John 8:34 Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. he will die for this. Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. James 1:15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed. Ezekiel 33:13 If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but he then trusts in his righteousness and commits iniquity, then none of his righteous works will be remembered; he will die because of the iniquity he has committed. Numbers 15:31 He shall certainly be cut off, because he has despised the word of the LORD and broken His commandment; his guilt remains on him.” Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Romans 2:6-8 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. Hebrews 10:26-27 If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains, / but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries. Treasury of Scripture When a righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and commits iniquity, and dies in them; for his iniquity that he has done shall he die. no references listed Jump to Previous Commits Committed Committeth Death Die Dies Dieth Dying Evil Iniquity Overtake Perversity Practiseth Righteous Righteousness Sin Therein Turneth Turning Turns UprightJump to Next Commits Committed Committeth Death Die Dies Dieth Dying Evil Iniquity Overtake Perversity Practiseth Righteous Righteousness Sin Therein Turneth Turning Turns UprightEzekiel 18 1. God defends his justice31. and exhorts to repentance If a righteous man turns from his righteousness Ezekiel stresses that a person’s past obedience does not excuse later rebellion. Israel’s covenant life required continued faithfulness to God, not reliance on earlier conduct or family standing. Ezk 3:20 Now if a righteous man turns from his righteousness… and practices iniquity, A deliberate return to sinful conduct reveals a rejection of God’s righteous ways. The warning addresses persistent disobedience, including the injustice, violence, and idolatry that had marked Judah’s decline. Mat 7:23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you;… he will die for this. God judges each person according to his present course. The promised judgment includes the loss of life under God’s temporal judgment and the consequences of standing guilty before Him. Rom 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die;… He will die because of the iniquity he has committed. No one can shift blame to ancestors, circumstances, or former righteousness. The guilt belongs to the one who chooses evil, while the call to turn from sin remains open throughout the chapter. Ezk 33:13 If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live,… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel conveyed God's messages to the Israelites, emphasizing personal responsibility and the consequences of sin. 2. Righteous Man Represents individuals who live according to God's laws and standards but may choose to turn away from righteousness. 3. Iniquity Refers to sin or immoral behavior that goes against God's commands. 4. Death Symbolizes both physical death and spiritual separation from God as a consequence of sin. 5. Israelites The original audience of Ezekiel's prophecy, who were in exile and needed to understand the importance of personal accountability before God. Teaching Points Personal ResponsibilityEach individual is accountable for their own actions and choices. Righteousness is not a one-time achievement but a continual commitment to living according to God's will. The Danger of Complacency Even those who are righteous can fall into sin if they become complacent. Vigilance and perseverance in faith are necessary to maintain a righteous life. Repentance and Restoration While this verse highlights the consequences of turning away from righteousness, the broader context of Ezekiel 18 emphasizes God's desire for repentance and restoration. God is willing to forgive those who turn back to Him. The Reality of Consequences Sin has real and serious consequences, both in this life and eternally. Understanding this should motivate believers to pursue holiness and avoid sin. The Role of Community Believers are encouraged to support one another in maintaining righteousness, holding each other accountable, and encouraging repentance when necessary. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 18:26?2. How does Ezekiel 18:26 emphasize personal responsibility for one's righteousness or wickedness? 3. What does Ezekiel 18:26 teach about the consequences of turning from righteousness? 4. How can Ezekiel 18:26 guide us in daily repentance and spiritual vigilance? 5. Compare Ezekiel 18:26 with Hebrews 10:26-27 on willful sinning after knowing truth. 6. How can we encourage others to remain steadfast in righteousness, as Ezekiel 18:26 advises? 7. How does Ezekiel 18:26 challenge the concept of eternal security in salvation? 8. Does Ezekiel 18:26 imply that righteousness can be lost through sin? 9. How does Ezekiel 18:26 align with the idea of God's justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 18? Verses 26-29. - The equity of the Divine judgments is asserted, as before, by fresh iteration rather than by new arguments. In a discourse delivered, as this probably was, orally, it was necessary, so to speak, to hammer in the truth upon men's minds so that it might be driven home and do its work. Ezekiel 18:26 teaches that a life once marked by righteousness can end in judgment if a person consciously abandons God’s ways and persists in sin. Righteousness must be maintained, sin must be rejected, and every individual answers personally to God. The verse is both a sober warning and an invitation to remain steadfast, trusting God’s grace to keep us walking in the right path. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When a righteous manצַדִּ֧יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous turns בְּשׁוּב־ (bə·šūḇ-) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from his righteousness מִצִּדְקָת֛וֹ (miṣ·ṣiḏ·qā·ṯōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively and practices וְעָ֥שָׂה (wə·‘ā·śāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make iniquity, עָ֖וֶל (‘ā·wel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness he will die וּמֵ֣ת (ū·mêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill for this. עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against He will die יָמֽוּת׃ (yā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill because of the iniquity בְּעַוְל֥וֹ (bə·‘aw·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5766: Injustice, unrighteousness he has committed. עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Additonal Resources Ezekiel 18:26 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 18:26 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 18:26 Bible.com Ezekiel 18:26 NIV |
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