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Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, everyone according to his ways, says the Lord Yahweh. Return you, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

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Judgment's Purpose

The verse begins with a declaration of God's judgment to silence human excuses and complaints. Commentators explain that God asserts His authority as the righteous judge to show Israel their desperate situation. This solemn warning isn't just about punishment; it's the necessary foundation for the urgent call to repent that follows. God's justice highlights our need for His mercy.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 18:30

19th Century

Bishop

Repent, and turn. —The three last verses of the chapter contain an earnest exhortation to the Israelites, based on the principles …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 18:30

16th Century

Theologian

Here God precisely points out that He will discharge the office of judge, and then He brings the Israelites to order and refutes their audacity. Fo…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 18:30

17th Century

Pastor

Therefore will I judge you, O house of Israel

The case being fairly stated, the charge removed, instances to the c…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 18:30–32

17th Century

Minister

The Lord will judge each of the Israelites according to his ways. On this is grounded an exhortation to repent, and to make them a new heart and a …