Ezekiel 18:17
“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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As for his father,.... It shall be otherwise with him:
because he cruelly oppressed; or, "oppressed an oppression";…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He shall not die for the iniquity of his father - He shall no more be affected by his father's crimes, than his father…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 18:10-20
God, by the prophet, having laid down the general rule of judgment, that he will render eternal life to those that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
taken off his hand withdrawn his hand so as not to injure or oppress the poor. LXX. reads: from iniquity, but cf. ch.…
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