Ezekiel 18:13 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
11And that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbour's wife,
12Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,
13Hath 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.
14Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,
15That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour's wife,
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 6:23
Both verses discuss the consequences of sin leading to death.
Ezekiel 18:30
This verse reinforces the call for repentance to avoid judgment.
James 1:15
This verse explains how sin leads to death, similar to Ezekiel's warning.
Source: Ezekiel 18:13