Ezekiel 33:18

18 When the righteous turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, he shall 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 has committed shall be mentioned unto him. Has he lived according to judgment and righteousness? He shall surely live.

17 Then the sons of thy people shall say, The way of the Lord is not straight: but their way is the one that is not straight.

18 When the righteous turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, he shall die thereby.

19 And when the wicked turns from his wickedness and does judgment and righteousness, he shall live thereby.

20 Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not straight. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you each one after his ways.