Ezekiel 18:15
New International Version
“He does not eat at the mountain shrines or look to the idols of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.

New Living Translation
This son refuses to worship idols on the mountains and does not commit adultery.

English Standard Version
he does not eat upon the mountains or lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, does not defile his neighbor’s wife,

Berean Standard Bible
He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.

King James Bible
That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour's wife,

New King James Version
Who has not eaten on the mountains, Nor lifted his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, Nor defiled his neighbor’s wife;

New American Standard Bible
He does not eat at the mountain shrines or raise his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel; he has not defiled his neighbor’s wife,

NASB 1995
“He does not eat at the mountain shrines or lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, or defile his neighbor’s wife,

NASB 1977
“He does not eat at the mountain shrines or lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, or defile his neighbor’s wife,

Legacy Standard Bible
He does not eat at the mountain shrines or lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, or defile his neighbor’s wife

Amplified Bible
He does not eat [food set before idols] at the mountain shrines or raise his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, or defile his neighbor’s wife,

Christian Standard Bible
He does not eat at the mountain shrines or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He does not eat at the mountain shrines or raise his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.

American Standard Version
that hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbor's wife,

Contemporary English Version
He doesn't eat meat at local shrines or worship Israel's idols, and he doesn't have sex with someone else's wife.

English Revised Version
that hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour's wife,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He doesn't eat at the illegal mountain worship sites or look for help from the idols of the nation of Israel. He doesn't dishonor his neighbor's wife.

Good News Translation
He doesn't worship the idols of the Israelites or eat the sacrifices offered at forbidden shrines. He doesn't seduce another man's wife

International Standard Version
That is, suppose he doesn't eat at the mountain shrines, doesn't look to the idols of Israel's house, doesn't defile his neighbor's wife,

Majority Standard Bible
He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.

NET Bible
He does not eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains, does not pray to the idols of the house of Israel, does not defile his neighbor's wife,

New Heart English Bible
who has not eaten on the mountains, neither has lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, has not defiled his neighbor's wife,

Webster's Bible Translation
That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbor's wife,

World English Bible
who hasn’t eaten on the mountains, hasn’t lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hasn’t defiled his neighbor’s wife,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He has not eaten on the mountains, "" And he has not lifted up his eyes "" To idols of the house of Israel, "" He has not defiled his neighbor’s wife,

Young's Literal Translation
On the mountains he hath not eaten, And his eyes he hath not lifted up Unto idols of the house of Israel, The wife of his neighbour he hath not defiled,

Smith's Literal Translation
Not eating upon the mountains, and not lifting up his eyes to the blocks of the house of Israel, not defiling his neighbor's wife,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That hath not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, and hath not defiled his neighbour's wife:

Catholic Public Domain Version
who does not eat upon the mountains, nor lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, and who does not violate the wife of his neighbor,

New American Bible
a son who does not eat on the mountains, or raise his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, or defile a neighbor’s wife;

New Revised Standard Version
who does not eat upon the mountains or lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, does not defile his neighbor’s wife,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And who shall not eat meat sacrificed to the idols on the mountains, neither shall lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel; shall defile not his neighbor's wife,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he will not eat upon the mountains, nor will lift his eyes to the idols of the children of Israel, nor defile the wife of his neighbor
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
that hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour's wife,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and if he has not eaten on the mountains, and has not set his eyes on the devices of the house of Israel, and has not defiled his neighbor's wife,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Proverb about Israel
14Now suppose this son has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, considers them, and does not do likewise: 15He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife. 16He does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:7-9
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Exodus 20:3-5
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Leviticus 18:21
You must not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

2 Kings 17:35-39
For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. / Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him. / And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods. ...

Jeremiah 25:6
Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’

Isaiah 44:9-20
All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ...

Psalm 115:4-8
Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; ...

Hosea 4:12
My people consult their wooden idols, and their divining rods inform them. For a spirit of prostitution leads them astray and they have played the harlot against their God.

1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

1 John 5:21
Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Acts 15:20
Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals, and from blood.

Romans 1:23-25
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. / Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Colossians 3:5
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.


Treasury of Scripture

That has not eaten on the mountains, neither has lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, has not defiled his neighbor's wife,

Ezekiel 18:6,7,11-13
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, …

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He does not eat at the mountain
In ancient Israel, "eating at the mountain" refers to participating in pagan rituals and feasts held at high places, which were often sites of idol worship. The Hebrew word for "mountain" (הַר, har) can symbolize places of false worship. This phrase underscores the importance of fidelity to God, rejecting syncretism, and maintaining purity in worship. Historically, high places were a persistent temptation for Israel, drawing them away from exclusive devotion to Yahweh. This phrase calls believers to examine their own lives for any practices or beliefs that might compromise their faith.

or look to the idols of the house of Israel
The phrase "look to the idols" involves the Hebrew verb נָבַט (nabat), meaning to regard or pay attention to. This indicates not just physical sight but a turning of the heart and allegiance. The "idols of the house of Israel" were often syncretistic adaptations of Canaanite deities, which led Israel astray. This highlights the danger of idolatry, which is not merely the worship of physical idols but can also be anything that takes precedence over God in one's life. The historical context reminds us of the constant struggle Israel faced in maintaining their covenant relationship with God amidst surrounding pagan influences.

He does not defile his neighbor’s wife
The term "defile" (טָמֵא, tame) in Hebrew conveys the idea of making something unclean or impure. This phrase emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and the moral law given by God. Adultery is not just a sin against another person but a violation of God's holy standard. In the historical context of Israel, maintaining purity in relationships was crucial for the community's spiritual health. This phrase serves as a reminder of the importance of fidelity and integrity in personal relationships, reflecting God's covenantal faithfulness to His people.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
‘He does not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

eat
אָכָ֔ל (’ā·ḵāl)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

at
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the mountain
הֶֽהָרִים֙ (he·hā·rîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

or look
נָשָׂ֔א (nā·śā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the idols
גִּלּוּלֵ֖י (gil·lū·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1544: A log, an idol

of the house
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

He does not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

defile
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


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