Ezekiel 18:30-32 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 18:30-32

We have here the conclusion and application of this whole matter. After a fair trial at the bar of right reason the verdict is brought in on God's side; it appears that his ways are equal. Judgment therefore is next to be given; and one would think it should be a judgment of condemnation, nothing short of Go, you cursed, into everlasting fire. But, behold, a miracle of mercy; the day of grace and divine patience is yet lengthened out; and therefore, though God will at last judge every one... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:30

Therefore will I judge you, O house of Israel ,.... The case being fairly stated, the charge removed, instances to the contrary given, the Lord, as Judge, proceeds to bring the controversy to an issue, and to pass the definitive sentence, and to deal with them in the way of his providence as they deserved: everyone according to his ways, saith the Lord God ; not according to the ways of their father, but according to their own ways: this refers, not to the last and general judgment, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:31

Cast away from you all your transgressions whereby ye have transgressed ,.... As unprofitable and pernicious, to be abhorred and abstained from, and to be cast off, as loads and burdens upon them. Kimchi interprets it of the punishment of their sins, which might be cast off, or escaped, by repentance; perhaps it is best to interpret it of the casting away of their idols, by which they transgressed; see Ezekiel 20:7 ; and make you a new heart and a new spirit ; which the Lord elsewhere... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth ,.... Which is not to be interpreted simply and absolutely, and with respect to all persons afflicted and punished by him; for he does take delight in the exercise of "judgment" and "righteousness", and "laughs" at the "calamity" of wicked men, Jeremiah 9:24 ; but comparatively, as in Hosea 5:6 . The sense is, that he takes no pleasure in the afflictions, calamities, and captivity of men, which are meant by death here; but rather that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:30

Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions - There is still life; still a God that has no pleasure in the death of a sinner. one who is ever ready to give his Holy Spirit to all them that ask him; therefore "repent and turn, so iniquity shall not be your ruin." read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:31

Cast away - With a holy violence, dash away every transgression and incentive to it. Make you a new heart - Call upon God for it, and he will give it: for as sure as you earnestly call on God through Christ to save you, so surely you shall be saved; and the effect will so speedily follow, that God is pleased to attribute that in some sort to yourselves, which is done by his grace alone; because ye earnestly call upon him for it, come in the right way to receive it, and are determined... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure - God repeats what he had so solemnly declared before. Can ye doubt his sincerity? his ability? his willingness? the efficacy of the blood of his covenant? Wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye - Reader, now give God thy heart. Though every man comes into the world with a fallen nature - a soul infected with sin, yet no man is damned on that account. He who refuses that grace which pardons sin and heals infected nature, who permits the evil principle to break... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:30

Verse 30 Here God precisely points out that he would discharge the office of judge, and then he reduces the Israelites to order, and refutes their audacity: for, as long as men do not feel God’s judgments hanging over them, and are not held completely in cheek, they grow restive in their petulance. We see how ferocious and wanton the reprobate are, because they are not held in by the fear of punishment, nor do they dread the judgments of God. Hence that he may take away every vestige of excuse,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:31

Verse 31 Ezekiel again exhorts the people to leave off complaining, and to acknowledge that there is no remedy for their evils but to be reconciled to God. But that cannot be done unless they repent. For God was not hostile to them in vain; nor did he, after the manner of men, persecute with hatred the innocent, and those who did not deserve it. Hence it was necessary to seek God’s pardon suppliantly. Ezekiel had already touched upon this, but he now confirms it more at length. He says,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:32

Verse 32 We see, therefore, how God throws off that false reproach from himself with which the children of Israel taunted him, saying, that they perished by his immoderate rigor, and could find no reason for his severity against them. He announces, on the other hand, that the cause of death rested with themselves; and then he points out the remedy, that they should amend their life, not only in outward appearance, but in sincerity of heart: and at the same time he testifies of his willingness... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 18:30-32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 18:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:30

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:32

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:30

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:31

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:32

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