Ezekiel 33:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezekiel 33:10-20

These verses are the substance of what we had before (Ezek. 18:20) and they are so full and express a declaration of the terms on which people stand with God (as the former were of the terms on which ministers stand) that it is no wonder that they are here repeated, as those were, though we had the substance of them before. Observe here, I. The cavils of the people against God's proceedings with them. God was now in his providence contending with them, but their uncircumcised hearts were not... read more

John Gill

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 33:13

If he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity - If he trust in his acting according to the statutes and ordinances of religion, and according to the laws relative to rights and wrongs among men, and in other respects commit iniquity, he shall die for it. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 33:10-20

Men's misconception of God's government. Men are naturally prone to merge themselves in the nation. This was, perhaps, a stronger habit among the Jews than among us. They could not understand how that, while God punished the nation, he could protect the individual. Israel may be depressed in fortune, while yet Daniel and his companions are elevated. Sodom may be destroyed, but Lot shall be preserved. I. SUFFERING OFTEN BLINDS MEN 'S EYES TO GOD 'S EQUITABLENESS . It is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 33:12-13

The vanity of transitory goodness. The ministers of religion are often pained and sometimes discouraged by instances, such as are here referred to, of that goodness which is "as the morning cloud and the early dew, which soon goeth away." I. THERE IS A GOODNESS WHICH IS SPECIOUS , BUT SUPERFICIAL . Like the seed growing upon rocky soil, it springs up rapidly, and its show is fair; but the reality has no correspondence to the appearance. Impressible, easily influenced,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 33:12-16

Past and present. I. THE PRESENT WILL NOT BE JUDGED BY THE PAST . This is one principle underlying the various very clear statements of the passage. It is a principle that is needed in order to balance the influence of other principles that appear to work in an opposite direction. Indeed, at first sight it seems to be contradictory to some well-known laws. Is it not repeatedly asserted that a man will be judged by his past life? The sins of the past may be forgotten,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 33:12-19

God's equal way. These words bring out— I. THE OPPORTUNITY OF THE STONER . God gives him the opportunity of returning, and of recovering that which was lost (see previous homily). He is "not to fall in the day that he turns from his wickedness." 1. God condemns and warns him; he tells him that his sin is ruining him, leading him to death ( Ezekiel 33:14 ). 2. He hearkens and repents; has so deep a sense of his folly and his guilt that he turns utterly away, in heart... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 33:13

Ezekiel 33:13. When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live When I make him a promise of life, peace, and every blessing which he stands in need of; if he trust to his own righteousness Formerly performed, but now abandoned; or, if he rely upon the good works he hath done, and think the worth of them will overbalance the guilt of his evil deeds; which seems to have been the opinion of the later Jews, who lay it down for a rule in their Mishna, That all Israel shall have a... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:1-20

33:1-39:29 RETURN TO THE LANDA new phase in Ezekiel’s work (33:1-20)Up till now Ezekiel’s messages have been concerned mainly with God’s judgment - first his judgment on Jerusalem, then his judgment on other nations. Now that Jerusalem has fallen (see v. 21), the prophet concentrates more on the task of building up the exiles. He wants them to be a new people who will be ready to repossess the land when God’s time comes. This, however, is going to involve some stern warnings. Ezekiel is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezekiel 33:13

trust = confide. Hebrew batch App-69 . righteousnesses = righteous deeds. In Hebrew text it is singular. ("righteousness "); but the margin, with four early printed editions, reads "righteousnesses" (plural) for: or, in. Compare Ezekiel 33:9 . iniquity. Hebrew ' aval App-44 . Not the same word as in Ezekiel 33:5 , but same as in verses: Ezekiel 33:15 , Ezekiel 33:18 . for it = thereby, or therein, as in Ezekiel 33:12 , read more

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