Ezekiel 33:14-20

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 33:14

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 Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:15

If the wicked restore the pledge ,.... His neighbour's raiment, which he has taken as a pledge for money lent him; and which, according to the law, was to be restored before sunset, Exodus 22:26 which wicked men did not attend unto; but when such a man is brought to a sense of his wickedness, and repentance for it, as an evidence of it he would restore the pledge: and give again that he had robbed ; to him whom he had robbed; as a thief was obliged to do, four or five fold, according... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:16

None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him ,.... Imputed to him; placed to his account; charged upon him, or ever be spoke of to him, either now, or at the day of judgment, by way of accusation and complaint, or to his condemnation: he hath done that which is lawful and right ; has repented of his sin; looked to Christ by faith for the pardon of it; and laid hold on his righteousness for his justification; and being influenced and assisted by the grace of God,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:17

Yet the children of thy people say ,.... "Not my people"; for surely the children of God could never say what follows; and one would think that even no man could say it, after so much had been said by the Lord concerning the righteous and the wicked, and his dealings with them, which must appear to be just and right, good and gracious; and yet such were the atheism, the perverseness and peevishness of these people, they went on to say as they had done before: the way of the Lord is not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:18

When the righteous turneth from his righteousness ,.... This and what is said in the following verse are clear instances of the equality, justness, and goodness of the ways of God; and are again repeated, if possible, to make it clear and plain to them that their charge and complaint were groundless; See Gill on Ezekiel 18:24 , Ezekiel 18:26 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:19

But if the wicked turn from his wickedness ,.... See Gill on Ezekiel 18:27 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 33:20

Yet ye say, the way of the Lord is not equal ,.... Still obstinately persisting in their false charges, notwithstanding plain proofs to the contrary: O ye house of Israel, I will judge you everyone after his ways ; See Gill on Ezekiel 18:30 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 33:19

He shall live thereby - "The wages of sin is death;" the "gift of God is eternal life." It is a miserable trade by which a man cannot live; such a trade is sin. 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

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