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Ezekiel 18:28

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 18:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Ezekiel 18:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel: Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?
26When the righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth therein; in his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.
27Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
28Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
29Yet saith the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?
30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord Jehovah. Return ye, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
31Cast away from you all your transgressions, wherein ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Because he considereth, &c.] Being come to himself, and in his right mind, he considers the evil of his ways; what they lead to; what they deserve at the hand of God; and what he may expect, should he continue in them; (see <261814>Ezekiel 18:14); and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed; not only repents of them, but reforms from them; and that not from one, or a few of them, but from them “all”; which shows the truth, reality, and sincerity of his repentance; there being a change of mind, a change of actions and conversation follows: he shall surely live, he shall not die; (see Gill on “<261821>Ezekiel 18:21”). Jerom interprets the just man turning from his…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“considereth--the first step to repentance; for the ungodly do not consider either God or themselves (Deu 32:29; Psa 119:59-60; Luk 15:17-18).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“He shall surely live - "That is, he shall be restored to the favour of God, which is the life of the soul." Ezekiel 18:31”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he considereth: Eze 18:14, Eze 12:3; Deu 32:29; Psa 119:1, Psa 119:6, Psa 119:59; Jer 31:18-20; Luk 15:17, Luk 15:18 turneth: Eze 18:21, Eze 18:31, Eze 33:12; Sa1 7:3, Sa1 7:4; Col 3:5-9; Tit 2:14; Jam 2:10-12 Ezekiel 18:29”
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