Ezekiel 18:13
Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him.
Original Language Analysis
נָתַ֛ן
Hath given forth
H5414
נָתַ֛ן
Hath given forth
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
2 of 17
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
וְתַרְבִּ֥ית
increase
H8636
וְתַרְבִּ֥ית
increase
Strong's:
H8636
Word #:
3 of 17
multiplication, i.e., percentage or bonus in addition to principal
לָקַ֖ח
and hath taken
H3947
לָקַ֖ח
and hath taken
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
4 of 17
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִֽחְיֶ֗ה
he shall not live
H2421
יִֽחְיֶ֗ה
he shall not live
Strong's:
H2421
Word #:
7 of 17
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
אֵ֣ת
H853
אֵ֣ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
9 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַתּוֹעֵב֤וֹת
all these abominations
H8441
הַתּוֹעֵב֤וֹת
all these abominations
Strong's:
H8441
Word #:
10 of 17
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
עָשָׂ֔ה
he hath done
H6213
עָשָׂ֔ה
he hath done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
12 of 17
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יוּמָ֔ת
die
H4191
יוּמָ֔ת
die
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
13 of 17
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
יוּמָ֔ת
die
H4191
יוּמָ֔ת
die
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
14 of 17
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
Cross References
Exodus 22:25If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury.Ezekiel 18:8He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,Ezekiel 3:18When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.Leviticus 20:9For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death: he hath cursed his father or his mother; his blood shall be upon him.
Historical Context
This principle is demonstrated throughout Scripture: Korah's rebellion (Numbers 16), Achan's sin (Joshua 7), Gehazi's greed (2 Kings 5). Each person's sin brings their own judgment. In the New Covenant, only Christ's righteousness can save, which we receive through faith alone.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage inform our understanding of judgment and personal accountability?
- What is the relationship between generational patterns and individual responsibility?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him.' The wicked son's fate: certain death. The emphatic Hebrew mot yumat ('die, he shall die') mirrors the righteous person's chayah chayah ('live, he shall live'). 'His blood shall be upon him'—he bears responsibility for his own judgment. His father's righteousness cannot save him.