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.
Context
This verse from Ezekiel Chapter 18 connects to 10 cross-references. The principle of individual moral responsibility: the soul who sins shall die — not the children for their parents' sins nor parents for children's. If the wicked person repents and does righteous deeds, their sins will not be remembered. God …
Other Translations
that hath withdrawn his hand from the poor, that hath not received interest nor increase, hath executed mine ordinances, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.
From the afflicted he hath turned back his hand, Usury and increase he hath not taken, My judgments he hath done, In My statutes he hath walked, He doth not die for the iniquity of his father, He doth surely live.
Who has kept his hand from evil-doing and has not taken interest or great profits, who has done my orders and been guided by my rules: he will certainly not be put to death for the evil-doing of his father; life will certainly be his.
Cross References
Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am the Lord your God.
Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of …
Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before …
I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the Lord, and have walked after other …
Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, neither ye nor your …
O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto …