Ezekiel 18:28
New International Version
Because they consider all the offenses they have committed and turn away from them, that person will surely live; they will not die.

New Living Translation
They will live because they thought it over and decided to turn from their sins. Such people will not die.

English Standard Version
Because he considered and turned away from all the transgressions that he had committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die.

Berean Standard Bible
Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.

King James Bible
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

New King James Version
Because he considers and turns away from all the transgressions which he committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die.

New American Standard Bible
Since he understood and turned away from all his offenses which he had committed, he shall certainly live; he shall not die.

NASB 1995
“Because he considered and turned away from all his transgressions which he had committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die.

NASB 1977
“Because he considered and turned away from all his transgressions which he had committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die.

Legacy Standard Bible
Again, he considered and turned away from all his transgressions which he had done; he shall surely live; he shall not die.

Amplified Bible
Because he considered and turned away from all the transgressions which he had committed, he shall certainly live; he shall not die.

Christian Standard Bible
He will certainly live because he thought it over and turned from all the transgressions he had committed; he will not die.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will certainly live because he thought it over and turned from all the transgressions he had committed; he will not die.

American Standard Version
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contemporary English Version
They will think about what they've done and stop sinning, and so they won't be put to death.

English Revised Version
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He realized what he was doing and turned away from all the rebellious things that he had done. He will certainly live. He will not die.

Good News Translation
He realizes what he is doing and stops sinning, so he will certainly not die, but go on living.

International Standard Version
Because he reconsidered his transgression and turned away from everything that he had been doing, he'll certainly live and not die.

Majority Standard Bible
Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.

NET Bible
Because he considered and turned from all the sins he had done, he will surely live; he will not die.

New Heart English Bible
Because he considers, and turns away from all his transgressions that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Webster's Bible Translation
Because he considereth and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

World English Bible
Because he considers, and turns away from all his transgressions that he has committed, he shall surely live. He shall not die.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he sees and turns back, "" From all his transgressions that he has done, "" He surely lives, he does not die,

Young's Literal Translation
And he seeth and turneth back, From all his transgressions that he hath done, He doth surely live, he doth not die,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will see and turn back from all his transgressions which he did, living, he shall live; he shall not die.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Because he considereth and turneth away himself from all his iniquities which he hath wrought, he shall surely live, and not die.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For by considering and turning himself away from all his iniquities, which he has worked, he shall certainly live, and he shall not die.

New American Bible
since they turned away from all the sins they committed, they shall live; they shall not die.

New Revised Standard Version
Because they considered and turned away from all the transgressions that they had committed, they shall surely live; they shall not die.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if he considers and turns away from all the sins that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if he will see and he will return from all his sins that he did, he shall surely live, and he shall not die
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and has turned away from all his ungodliness which he has committed: he shall surely live, he shall not die.

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Audio Bible



Context
The Soul who Sins will Die
27But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life. 28Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die. 29Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Are My ways unjust, O house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are unjust?…

Cross References
Ezekiel 18:21-22
But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live.

Ezekiel 33:14-16
But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— / if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live.

Isaiah 55:7
Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Jeremiah 31:18-19
I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God. / After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Proverbs 28:13
He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Psalm 51:1-3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.

Isaiah 1:16-18
Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” / “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Hosea 14:1-2
Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity. / Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.

Acts 3:19
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Luke 15:17-20
Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death! / I will get up and go back to my father and say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. / I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’ ...

Matthew 3:8
Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Romans 6:21-23
What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. / But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. / For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Treasury of Scripture

Because he considers, and turns away from all his transgressions that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

he considereth

Ezekiel 18:14
Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,

Ezekiel 12:3
Therefore, thou son of man, prepare thee stuff for removing, and remove by day in their sight; and thou shalt remove from thy place to another place in their sight: it may be they will consider, though they be a rebellious house.

Deuteronomy 32:29
O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!

turneth

Ezekiel 18:21,31
But 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…

Ezekiel 33:12
Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver him in the day of his transgression: as for the wickedness of the wicked, he shall not fall thereby in the day that he turneth from his wickedness; neither shall the righteous be able to live for his righteousness in the day that he sinneth.

1 Samuel 7:3,4
And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines…

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Ezekiel 18
1. God defends his justice
31. and exhorts to repentance














Because he considered
The Hebrew word for "considered" is "ra'ah," which means to see, perceive, or understand. This implies a deep, introspective reflection. In the context of Ezekiel, it suggests a moment of clarity and self-awareness where the individual recognizes their sinful actions. This is a pivotal moment in the spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of self-examination and the acknowledgment of one's sins as the first step towards repentance and transformation.

and turned away
The phrase "turned away" is derived from the Hebrew "shub," meaning to return or repent. This is a powerful concept in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a complete change of direction. It is not merely about feeling remorse but involves a decisive action to abandon sinful behaviors and return to God's ways. This turning away is a demonstration of genuine repentance, which is central to the message of Ezekiel and the broader biblical narrative of redemption.

from all the transgressions
The term "transgressions" comes from the Hebrew "pesha," which refers to rebellion or sin. In the biblical context, transgressions are acts of defiance against God's law. The use of "all" underscores the comprehensive nature of repentance required. It is not selective but involves a total renunciation of all forms of sin, highlighting the thoroughness of the transformation God desires in His people.

he had committed
This phrase emphasizes personal responsibility. The Hebrew root "asah" means to do or make, indicating that these transgressions were actions taken by the individual. The verse underscores the biblical principle that each person is accountable for their own actions. It reflects the justice of God, who judges each person according to their deeds, but also His mercy, as He offers the opportunity for repentance and forgiveness.

he will surely live
The assurance "will surely live" is a promise of life, derived from the Hebrew "chayah," meaning to live or have life. In the context of Ezekiel, this is not just physical life but spiritual vitality and a restored relationship with God. It is a profound promise of hope and renewal, affirming that repentance leads to life. This reflects the heart of the Gospel message, where turning to God results in eternal life.

he will not die
The phrase "will not die" contrasts with the death that is the consequence of sin, as outlined in the broader biblical narrative. The Hebrew "muth" means to die or perish, and its negation here is a powerful declaration of God's grace. It assures the repentant sinner of deliverance from the ultimate penalty of sin, which is spiritual death. This promise is a testament to God's desire for all to come to repentance and live, as echoed throughout Scripture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Because he considered
וַיִּרְאֶ֣ה (way·yir·’eh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

and turned
וַיָּ֔שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

from all
מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the transgressions
פְּשָׁעָ֖יו (pə·šā·‘āw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6588: Transgression

he had committed,
עָשָׂ֑ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

he will surely live;
חָי֥וֹ (ḥā·yōw)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive

he will not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

die.
יָמֽוּת׃ (yā·mūṯ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill


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