Ezekiel 18:28
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Original Language Analysis
וַיִּרְאֶ֣ה
Because he considereth
H7200
וַיִּרְאֶ֣ה
Because he considereth
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 10
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
וַיָּ֔שָׁוב
and turneth away
H7725
וַיָּ֔שָׁוב
and turneth away
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
2 of 10
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
מִכָּל
H3605
מִכָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
פְּשָׁעָ֖יו
from all his transgressions
H6588
פְּשָׁעָ֖יו
from all his transgressions
Strong's:
H6588
Word #:
4 of 10
a revolt (national, moral or religious)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 10
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשָׂ֑ה
that he hath committed
H6213
עָשָׂ֑ה
that he hath committed
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
6 of 10
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יִחְיֶ֖ה
he shall surely
H2421
יִחְיֶ֖ה
he shall surely
Strong's:
H2421
Word #:
7 of 10
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
יִחְיֶ֖ה
he shall surely
H2421
יִחְיֶ֖ה
he shall surely
Strong's:
H2421
Word #:
8 of 10
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
Historical Context
This principle underlies all biblical calls to repentance from the prophets through John the Baptist to Jesus and the apostles. Repentance requires both recognition of sin and turning to God. True repentance produces changed life (fruit worthy of repentance—Matthew 3:8, Luke 3:8).
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean to 'consider' our transgressions in a way that leads to genuine repentance?
- How do we discern between emotional remorse and true repentance that brings life?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.' Genuine repentance involves consideration (ra'ah—seeing, understanding) and turning (shuv—repenting). It's not merely emotion but thoughtful recognition of sin and deliberate change. 'Turneth away from all his transgressions'—comprehensive repentance, not selective reform. The verdict: certain life. God's grace extends to all who truly repent.