Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “But suppose this son has a son who sees all the sins his father commits, and though he sees them, he does not do such things: New Living Translation “But suppose that sinful son, in turn, has a son who sees his father’s wickedness and decides against that kind of life. English Standard Version “Now suppose this man fathers a son who sees all the sins that his father has done; he sees, and does not do likewise: Berean Standard Bible Now suppose this son has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, considers them, and does not do likewise: King James Bible Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like, New King James Version “If, however, he begets a son Who sees all the sins which his father has done, And considers but does not do likewise; New American Standard Bible “Now behold, he has fathered a son who saw all his father’s sins which he committed, but he has seen them and does not do likewise. NASB 1995 “Now behold, he has a son who has observed all his father’s sins which he committed, and observing does not do likewise. NASB 1977 “Now behold, he has a son who has observed all his father’s sins which he committed, and observing does not do likewise. Legacy Standard Bible “Now behold, he has a son who has seen all his father’s sins which he has done. And he saw this but does not do likewise. Amplified Bible “Now behold, if this [wicked] man has a son who has observed all the sins which his father committed, and considers [thoughtfully what he has observed] and does not do like his father: Christian Standard Bible “Now suppose he has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, and though he sees them, he does not do likewise. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now suppose he has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, and though he sees them, he does not do likewise. American Standard Version Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins, which he hath done, and feareth, and doeth not such like; Contemporary English Version But suppose this evil man has a son who sees his father do these things and refuses to act like him. English Revised Version Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins, which he hath done, and feareth, and doth not such like, GOD'S WORD® Translation "But suppose this person has a son. The son sees all the sins that his father does. He is afraid, so he doesn't do such things. Good News Translation "Now suppose this second man has a son. He sees all the sins his father practiced, but does not follow his example. International Standard Version "Now suppose that he produced a son who practiced all of his father's sins, but then that son began to fear me and stopped doing all of these things. Majority Standard Bible Now suppose this son has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, considers them, and does not do likewise: NET Bible "But suppose he in turn has a son who notices all the sins his father commits, considers them, and does not follow his father's example. New Heart English Bible "Now, look, if he fathers a son, who sees all his father's sins, which he has done, and fears, and does not such like; Webster's Bible Translation Now lo, if he begetteth a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like, World English Bible “Now, behold, if he fathers a son who sees all his father’s sins which he has done, and fears, and doesn’t do likewise, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd—behold, he has begotten a son, "" And he sees all the sins of his father, "" That he has done, and he fears, "" And does not do like them, Young's Literal Translation And -- lo, he hath begotten a son, And he seeth all the sins of his father, That he hath done, and he feareth, And doth not do like them, Smith's Literal Translation And behold, he begat a son, and he will see all his father's sins which he did, and he will see and will not do like them; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if he beget a son, who, seeing all his father's sine, which he hath done, is afraid, and shall not do the like to them : Catholic Public Domain Version But if he raises a son, who, seeing all his father’s sins that he has done, is afraid and so does not act in a way similar to him, New American Bible But, in turn, if he begets a son who sees all the sins his father commits, yet fears and does not imitate him— New Revised Standard Version But if this man has a son who sees all the sins that his father has done, considers, and does not do likewise, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if he begets a son, who sees all the sins that his father had committed, and shall not do likewise, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if he will beget a son and he will see all of the sins that his father did and he will not do like them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins, which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like, Brenton Septuagint Translation And if he beget a son, and the son see all his father's sins which he has wrought, and fear, and not do according to them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Proverb about Israel…13He engages in usury and takes excess interest. Will this son live? He will not! Since he has committed all these abominations, he will surely die; his blood will be on his own head. 14Now suppose this son has a son who sees all the sins his father has committed, considers them, and does not do likewise: 15He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.… Cross References Jeremiah 31:29-30 “In those days, it will no longer be said: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’ / Instead, each will die for his own iniquity. If anyone eats the sour grapes, his own teeth will be set on edge. Deuteronomy 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. 2 Kings 14:6 Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” 2 Chronicles 25:4 Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” Exodus 20:5-6 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, / but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous. Isaiah 3:10-11 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. Galatians 6:5 For each one should carry his own load. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. John 9:2-3 and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. Romans 2:6-8 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Treasury of Scripture Now, see, if he beget a son, that sees all his father's sins which he has done, and considers, and does not such like, if he Ezekiel 18:10 If he beget a son that is a robber, a shedder of blood, and that doeth the like to any one of these things, Proverbs 17:21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. Proverbs 23:24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. that seeth Ezekiel 20:18 But I said unto their children in the wilderness, Walk ye not in the statutes of your fathers, neither observe their judgments, nor defile yourselves with their idols: 2 Chronicles 29:3-11 He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the LORD, and repaired them… 2 Chronicles 34:21 Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for them that are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is poured out upon us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD, to do after all that is written in this book. considereth Ezekiel 18:28 Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Psalm 119:59,60 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies… Isaiah 44:19 And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? Jump to Previous Beget Begets Begetteth Begotten Commits Committed Considereth Fathers Father's Fear Fears Likewise Observed Observing Sins SupposeJump to Next Beget Begets Begetteth Begotten Commits Committed Considereth Fathers Father's Fear Fears Likewise Observed Observing Sins SupposeEzekiel 18 1. God defends his justice31. and exhorts to repentance Now suppose this son has a son This phrase introduces a hypothetical scenario, emphasizing the generational aspect of behavior and responsibility. In the context of Ezekiel 18, the focus is on individual accountability rather than inherited guilt. This reflects a shift from the collective punishment seen in earlier parts of the Old Testament, such as in Exodus 20:5, where the sins of the fathers affect the children. The emphasis here is on personal responsibility, aligning with Deuteronomy 24:16, which states that children are not to be put to death for their fathers' sins. who sees all the sins his father has committed considers them and does not do likewise Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book. He communicates God's messages to the Israelites, emphasizing personal responsibility and repentance. 2. The Son Represents a generational figure who observes the sinful actions of his father but chooses a different path, highlighting the theme of individual accountability. 3. The Father Symbolizes the previous generation that has committed sins, serving as a contrast to the son who chooses righteousness. 4. Israel The nation to whom Ezekiel is prophesying, experiencing exile due to collective disobedience but called to individual repentance and righteousness. 5. Babylonian Exile The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies, where the Israelites are in captivity due to their national sins, yet God offers hope through personal repentance. Teaching Points Personal ResponsibilityEach individual is accountable for their own actions and decisions, regardless of their family history or environment. Generational Change It is possible to break the cycle of sin and choose a path of righteousness, even if previous generations have not. Awareness and Reflection Observing the consequences of sin in others can lead to a conscious decision to pursue a different, godly path. Hope for Redemption No matter the past, there is always an opportunity for repentance and a new beginning in Christ. God's Justice and Mercy God is just in holding each person accountable, but He is also merciful, offering forgiveness and a chance for a new life.(14) Doeth not such like.--This is the third case--that of the righteous son of a wicked father. The general principle is the same, that each man is to be judged according to his own individual character. The son of the righteous man has advantages, and the son of the wicked has hindrances in the way of righteousness which are not specified here, although elsewhere we are abundantly taught that responsibility is directly proportioned to privilege; but here the object is only to set forth in the clearest way, and apart from any other issues, the single fact of individual responsibility. In each case the particular examples of sin are somewhat varied, to show that they are mentioned only as examples, in order to set forth more clearly the general principle.Verses 14-17. - Now, lo! etc. The law of personal responsibility had been pressed on its darker side. It is now asserted in its brighter, and that with the special emphasis indicated in its opening words. The proverb of the "sour grapes" receives a direct contradiction. The son of the evil doer way take warning by his father's example, and repent, as Ezekiel exhorted those among whom he lived to do. In that case he need fear no inherited or transmitted curse. He shall surely live; Hebrew, living he shall live. That truth came to Ezekiel as with the force of a new apocalypse, and it is obviously "exceeding broad," with far-reaching consequences both in ethics and theology. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nowוְהִנֵּה֙ (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! suppose [this son] has הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a son בֵּ֔ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son who sees וַיַּ֕רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the sins חַטֹּ֥את (ḥaṭ·ṭōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender his father אָבִ֖יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father has committed, עָשָׂ֑ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make considers them, וַיִּרְאֶ֕ה (way·yir·’eh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see and does not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no do likewise: יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Ezekiel 18:14 NIVEzekiel 18:14 NLT Ezekiel 18:14 ESV Ezekiel 18:14 NASB Ezekiel 18:14 KJV Ezekiel 18:14 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 18:14 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 18:14 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 18:14 French Bible Ezekiel 18:14 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 18:14 Now behold if he fathers a son (Ezek. 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