Ezekiel 18 Footnotes

18:30-32 God’s desire, even in the face of repeated rebellion, is always to deliver—but he will bring judgment if necessary. This is consistent with his character inasmuch as it reveals his wrath against sin and those who choose it (Ex 22:22-24; Nm 11:33; Rm 1:18). When a person repents (shuv) and changes direction, the wrath of God is averted because the person turned from sin to forgiveness and faith (Zch 1:3-6).