Ezekiel 18:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 18:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 18:5 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, that...: Heb. judgment and justice" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 18:5 — KJV
“But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, that...: Heb. judgment and justice”
— Ezekiel 18:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 18:5 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 18:5
“Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right; that...: Heb. judgment and justice”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:5: just, lawful, right
“And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:5: just, heb, judgment
“[A Prayer of David.] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. the right: Heb. justice not...: Heb. without lips of deceit”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:5: just, right, heb
“To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; equity: Heb. equities”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:5: just, heb, judgment
“If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. at the... Heb. at the will, or, purpose”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:5: just, heb, judgment
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