Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if a wicked person turns away from the wickedness they have committed and does what is just and right, they will save their life. New Living Translation And if wicked people turn from their wickedness, obey the law, and do what is just and right, they will save their lives. English Standard Version Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he shall save his life. Berean Standard Bible But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life. King James Bible Again, 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. New King James Version Again, when a wicked man turns away from the wickedness which he committed, and does what is lawful and right, he preserves himself alive. New American Standard Bible But when a wicked person turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and practices justice and righteousness, he will save his life. NASB 1995 “Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and practices justice and righteousness, he will save his life. NASB 1977 “Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and practices justice and righteousness, he will save his life. Legacy Standard Bible Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has done and does justice and righteousness, he will preserve his life. Amplified Bible Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and practices justice and righteousness, he will save his life. Christian Standard Bible But if a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life. American Standard Version Again, 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. Contemporary English Version And if wicked people start doing right, they will save themselves from punishment. English Revised Version Again, 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation When a wicked person turns away from the wicked things that he has done and does what is fair and right, he will live. Good News Translation When someone evil stops sinning and does what is right and good, he saves his life. International Standard Version When a wicked person quits his wicked behavior and does what's just and right, he'll be enabled to live. Majority Standard Bible But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life. NET Bible When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life. New Heart English Bible Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Webster's Bible Translation Again, when a 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. World English Bible Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he will save his soul alive. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the turning back of the wicked "" From his wickedness that he has done, "" And he does judgment and righteousness, "" He keeps his soul alive. Young's Literal Translation And in the turning back of the wicked From his wickedness that he hath done, And he doth judgment and righteousness, He his soul doth keep alive. Smith's Literal Translation And in the unjust one turning back from his injustice which he did; and he will do judgment and justice, he shall save his soul alive. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the wicked turneth himself away from his wickedness, which he hath wrought, and doeth judgment, and justice: he shall save his soul alive. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the impious man turns himself away from his impiety, which he has done, and accomplishes judgment and justice, he shall cause his own soul to live. New American Bible But if the wicked turn from the wickedness they did and do what is right and just, they save their lives; New Revised Standard Version Again, when the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if a wicked man turns away from the wickedness which he has committed and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if the evil will return from his evil and he will do justice and righteousness, his soul shall live OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Again, 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and shall do judgement and justice, he has kept his soul, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Soul who Sins will Die…26If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, he will die for this. He will die because of the iniquity he has committed. 27But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life. 28Because he considered and turned from all the transgressions he had committed, he will surely live; he will not die.… Cross References Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent. Luke 15:10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Matthew 3:8 Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. Jeremiah 18:7-8 At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. 2 Chronicles 7:14 and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. Romans 6:13 Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness. Romans 6:16 Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? Matthew 21:28-32 But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ / ‘I will not,’ he replied. But later he changed his mind and went. / Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go. ... 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. Isaiah 1:16-18 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” / “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Treasury of Scripture Again, when the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. when Ezekiel 18:21 But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. he shall Ezekiel 33:5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul. Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. Jump to Previous Alive Committed Evil Evil-Doer Justice Lawful Ordered Practices Right Righteousness Save Soul Turneth Turning Turns Wicked WickednessJump to Next Alive Committed Evil Evil-Doer Justice Lawful Ordered Practices Right Righteousness Save Soul Turneth Turning Turns Wicked WickednessEzekiel 18 1. God defends his justice31. and exhorts to repentance But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed This phrase emphasizes the possibility of repentance and transformation. In the context of Ezekiel, the Israelites were in exile due to their persistent sin and rebellion against God. The call to turn from wickedness is a central theme in the prophetic literature, highlighting God's desire for repentance rather than punishment (Ezekiel 18:23). The Hebrew concept of "turning" (shuv) implies a complete change of direction, akin to the New Testament call to repentance (metanoia). This reflects God's consistent character throughout Scripture, as seen in the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), where the father's acceptance of the repentant son mirrors God's willingness to forgive. and does what is just and right he will save his life Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet in the Old Testament, Ezekiel was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. 2. The Wicked Man Represents individuals who have lived in sin but have the opportunity to repent and change their ways. 3. The Israelites The primary audience of Ezekiel's prophecies, they were in exile due to their disobedience to God. 4. Babylon The place of exile for the Israelites, symbolizing a period of judgment and reflection. 5. Repentance A central theme in this passage, highlighting the transformative power of turning away from sin and towards righteousness. Teaching Points The Power of RepentanceTrue repentance involves a complete turning away from sin and a commitment to live according to God's standards. It is not just about feeling sorry but about making a decisive change in behavior. God's Desire for Redemption God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires that they turn from their ways and live. This reflects His merciful and loving nature. Personal Responsibility Each individual is responsible for their own actions and choices. The opportunity for repentance and salvation is personal and requires a personal response. Hope for Transformation No matter how far one has strayed, there is always hope for transformation and redemption through repentance and faith in God. Living Righteously After repentance, there is a call to live a life that is just and right, aligning with God's will and commands.(27) Shall save his soul alive.--This does not mean that any man can by his own power save himself, for that question is not here in view at all, but that the consequence of a certain course of conduct will be his salvation, and that the adoption of that course is within the man's own choice. Hebrew But if a wicked manרָשָׁ֗ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person turns וּבְשׁ֣וּב (ū·ḇə·šūḇ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from the wickedness מֵֽרִשְׁעָתוֹ֙ (mê·riš·‘ā·ṯōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7564: Wickedness he has committed עָשָׂ֔ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and does וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make what is just מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and right, וּצְדָקָ֑ה (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively he ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will save יְחַיֶּֽה׃ (yə·ḥay·yeh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive his life. נַפְשׁ֥וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Ezekiel 18:27 NIVEzekiel 18:27 NLT Ezekiel 18:27 ESV Ezekiel 18:27 NASB Ezekiel 18:27 KJV Ezekiel 18:27 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 18:27 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 18:27 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 18:27 French Bible Ezekiel 18:27 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 18:27 Again when the wicked man turns away (Ezek. 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