Ezekiel 33:18

18 When the righteous turneth from his righteousness and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.

Ezekiel 33:18 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 33:18

When the righteous turneth from his righteousness
This and what is said in the following verse are clear instances of the equality, justness, and goodness of the ways of God; and are again repeated, if possible, to make it clear and plain to them that their charge and complaint were groundless; (See Gill on Ezekiel 18:24), (See Gill on Ezekiel 18:26).

Ezekiel 33:18 In-Context

16 None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him. He hath done that which is lawful and right: he shall surely live.

17 "Yet the children of thy people say, `The way of the Lord is not equal.' But as for them, their way is not equal.

18 When the righteous turneth from his righteousness and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.

19 But if the wicked turn from his wickedness and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.

20 Yet ye say, `The way of the Lord is not equal.' O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one according to his ways."