Ezekiel 18:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 18:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 18:17 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 18:17 — KJV
“That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.”
— Ezekiel 18:17 (KJV)
Ezekiel 18:17 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 18:17
“He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:17: hath, taken, hand
“Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him. blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:17: hath, taken, usury
“Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:17: hath, judgments, walked
“Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the father? When the son hath done that which is lawful and right, and hath kept all my statutes, and hath done them, he shall surely live.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:17: hath, statutes, iniquity
“When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:17: hand, nor, die
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