Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Yet the Israelites say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Are my ways unjust, people of Israel? Is it not your ways that are unjust? New Living Translation And yet the people of Israel keep saying, ‘The Lord isn’t doing what’s right!’ O people of Israel, it is you who are not doing what’s right, not I. English Standard Version Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ O house of Israel, are my ways not just? Is it not your ways that are not just? Berean Standard Bible Yet 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? King James Bible Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal? New King James Version Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not fair.’ O house of Israel, is it not My ways which are fair, and your ways which are not fair? New American Standard Bible But the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ Are My ways not right, house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are not right? NASB 1995 “But the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ Are My ways not right, O house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are not right? NASB 1977 “But the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ Are My ways not right, O house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are not right? Legacy Standard Bible But the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not right.’ Are My ways not right, O house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are not right? Amplified Bible Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not right!’ O house of Israel, are My ways not right? Is it not your ways that are not right? Christian Standard Bible But the house of Israel says, ‘The Lord’s way isn’t fair.’ Is it my ways that are unfair, house of Israel? Instead, isn’t it your ways that are unfair? Holman Christian Standard Bible But the house of Israel says, ‘The Lord’s way isn’t fair.’ Is it My ways that are unfair, house of Israel? Instead, isn’t it your ways that are unfair?” American Standard Version Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal? Contemporary English Version But you still say that I am unfair. You are the ones who have done wrong and are unfair! English Revised Version Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal? GOD'S WORD® Translation "But the nation of Israel says, 'The Lord's way is unfair.' Isn't my way fair, nation of Israel? Isn't it your ways that are unfair? Good News Translation And you Israelites say, 'What the Lord does isn't right.' You think my way isn't right, do you? It is your way that isn't right. International Standard Version Yet Israel's house keeps saying, 'The LORD isn't being consistent with his standards.' Is it my behavior that's inconsistent with my standards? Is it not your behavior that's inconsistent with my standards?" Majority Standard Bible Yet 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? NET Bible Yet the house of Israel says, 'The Lord's conduct is unjust!' Is my conduct unjust, O house of Israel? Is it not your conduct that is unjust? New Heart English Bible Yet the house of Israel says, "The way of the LORD is not just." "House of Israel, aren't my ways just? Aren't your ways unjust?" Webster's Bible Translation Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal? World English Bible Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not fair.’ House of Israel, aren’t my ways fair? Aren’t your ways unfair? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the house of Israel has said, The way of the Lord is not pondered, "" My ways—are they not pondered? O house of Israel—are not your ways unpondered? Young's Literal Translation And the house of Israel have said, Not pondered is the way of the Lord, My ways -- are they not pondered? O house of Israel -- are not your ways unpondered? Smith's Literal Translation And the house of Israel said, The way of Jehovah will not make even. Will not my ways make even, O house of Israel, shall not your way not make even? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the children of Israel say: The way of the Lord is not right. Are not my ways right, O house of Israel, and are not rather your ways perverse? Catholic Public Domain Version And yet the sons of Israel say, ‘The way of the Lord is not fair.’ How could it be that my ways are not fair, O house of Israel? And is it not instead your ways that are perverse? New American Bible But the house of Israel says, “The Lord’s way is not fair!” Is it my way that is not fair, house of Israel? Is it not your ways that are not fair? New Revised Standard Version Yet the house of Israel says, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” O house of Israel, are my ways unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYet the house of Israel says, The ways of the LORD are not fair. O house of Israel, my ways are fair, but it is your ways that are not fair. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they of the house of Israel were saying: ‘The ways of LORD JEHOVAH are not beautiful.’ My ways are beautiful, house of Israel, but your ways are not beautiful OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yet saith the house of Israel: The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, is it My ways that are not equal? is it not your ways that are unequal? Brenton Septuagint Translation Yet the house of Israel say, The way of the Lord is not right. Is not my way right, O house of Israel? is not your way wrong? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Soul who Sins will Die…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? 30Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.… Cross References Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Romans 9:14-20 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not! / For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” / So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. ... Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. Job 34:10-12 Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly. / For according to a man’s deeds He repays him; according to a man’s ways He brings consequences. / Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. Psalm 145:17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. Lamentations 3:39-40 Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins? / Let us examine and test our ways, and turn back to the LORD. Matthew 20:1-16 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. / He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. / About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. ... Romans 2:5-11 But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. / 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. ... Isaiah 5:3-4 “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. / What more could have been done for My vineyard than I have done for it? Why, when I expected sweet grapes, did it bring forth sour fruit? Micah 6:3 ‘My people, what have I done to you? Testify against Me how I have wearied you! Romans 3:5-6 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. / Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world? Romans 11:33-36 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ... Genesis 18:25 Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. Treasury of Scripture Yet said the house of Israel, The way of the LORD is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal? Ezekiel 18:2,25 What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge? … Proverbs 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. Jump to Previous Children Equal House Israel Pondered Right Unequal Unjust Unpondered Way WaysJump to Next Children Equal House Israel Pondered Right Unequal Unjust Unpondered Way WaysEzekiel 18 1. God defends his justice31. and exhorts to repentance Yet the house of Israel says This phrase highlights the collective voice of the Israelites, who are expressing their discontent and misunderstanding of God's ways. The Hebrew word for "house" (בֵּית, "beit") often signifies not just a physical dwelling but a family or lineage, indicating that this sentiment is widespread among the people. Historically, Israel had a pattern of questioning God's justice, especially during times of hardship or exile. This reflects a recurring theme in the Old Testament where the Israelites struggle with faithfulness and understanding God's righteousness. The way of the Lord is not just But it is their way that is not just Hebrew Yet the houseבֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says, וְאָֽמְרוּ֙ (wə·’ā·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘The way דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of the Lord אֲדֹנָ֑י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord is not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no just.’ יִתָּכֵ֖ן (yit·tā·ḵên) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8505: To balance, measure out, arrange, equalize, levelling Are My ways הַדְּרָכַ֞י (had·də·rā·ḵay) Article | Noun - common plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action unjust, לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no O house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel? יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Is it not your ways דַרְכֵיכֶ֖ם (ḏar·ḵê·ḵem) Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action that are unjust? לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links Ezekiel 18:29 NIVEzekiel 18:29 NLT Ezekiel 18:29 ESV Ezekiel 18:29 NASB Ezekiel 18:29 KJV Ezekiel 18:29 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 18:29 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 18:29 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 18:29 French Bible Ezekiel 18:29 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 18:29 Yet says the house of Israel (Ezek. 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