Ezekiel 18:5 Meaning
But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,
Context Explained
3As I live, saith the Lord GOD, ye shall not have occasion any more to use this proverb in Israel.
4Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
5But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,
6And hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath defiled his neighbour's wife, neither hath come near to a menstruous woman,
7And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Micah 6:8
This verse emphasizes doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God, similar to the call for righteousness in Ezekiel.
Matthew 5:6
Both verses highlight the blessing of those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Romans 2:13
This verse states that it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous, but the doers, echoing the theme of doing what is lawful and right.
Source: Ezekiel 18:5