John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:14
Again, when I say unto the wicked, thou shalt surely die ,.... That is, provided he continues in the same course of life, impenitent and unbelieving: but if he turn from his sin ; repent of it, and forsake it: and do that which is lawful and right ; or "judgment and justice"; do that which is agreeably to the law of God, and what is right between man and man; lives soberly, righteously, and godly, as well as denies ungodliness and worldly lusts; whereby it appears that his repentance... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:13
When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live ,.... A happy life, here and hereafter; an eternal life, and not die the second death: this must be understood, should he appear a truly righteous person; one that does not trust to his own righteousness, but to the righteousness of Christ, and lives by faith on that; looking for the hope of righteousness through it, and behaving agreeably to his character: but if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity ; as he... read more