Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 18:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezekiel 18:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 18 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.”
Ezekiel 18:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 18:20
The principle of individual accountability reaches climax: "The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son." Each person bears responsibility for their own sin. The phrase "the soul that sinneth" emphasizes personal agency. This doesn't contradict original sin or corporate solidarity but establishes individual judgment. The righteous person's righteousness benefits only themselves; the wicked person's wickedness condemns only themselves. This anticipates the Great White Throne judgment where each giv...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 18:20
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“as Yahweh commanded”
“neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”
“all souls are mine; as the soul of the father”
“The fathers have eaten sour grapes”
“and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.”
“but did according to that which is written in the law in the book of Moses”
“and do”
“Who will render to every man according to his deeds:”
“and do”
“the great and the small”