Ezekiel 18:1

God Deals Justly with Individuals

1 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Ezekiel 18:1 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 18:1

And the word of the Lord came unto me again, saying.
] The word of prophecy from the Lord, as the Targum; and its being mentioned is coming from the Lord is to give it weight and authority. This is a distinct sermon or prophecy from the former, and was sent and delivered out at another time.

Ezekiel 18:1 In-Context

1 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

2 "What do you mean by using this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The fathers eat the sour grapes, But the children's teeth are set on edge '?

3 "As I live," declares the Lord GOD, "you are surely not going to use this proverb in Israel anymore.

4 "Behold, all souls are Mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is Mine. The soul who sins will die.

5 "But if a man is righteous and practices justice and righteousness,