Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 18:10-13
Ezekiel 18:10-13. If he The righteous man before described, who transmits his human nature, but cannot transmit his graces and virtues to his son; beget a son who is a robber, &c. Who is guilty of any of the evil practices above mentioned; and that doeth not any of those duties That lives in the neglect of the just and humane offices which have been mentioned, and which are commanded by the law; he hath committed abomination This may chiefly refer to the last two clauses of... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezekiel 18:5-9
Ezekiel 18:5-9. If a man be just Or righteous, rather, as the word צדיק properly signifies; for it is not mere honesty, but true religion that is intended. And hath not eaten upon the mountains Feasted on the sacrifices they offered to false gods. Idolatrous worship was commonly performed upon mountains or high places; and eating part of the sacrifice was properly maintaining communion with the idol to which it was offered. Neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols In prayer and... read more