But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 18 of Ezekiel. Ezekiel rejects the proverb about parents eating sour grapes and children suffering the consequences. The chapter establishes a clear doctrine of personal responsibility. The righteous person is described through concrete conduct involving justice, mercy, and rejection of idolatry.
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Compare Ezekiel 18:5 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Wenn nun einer fromm ist, der recht und wohl tut,
Y el hombre que fuere justo, e hiciere juicio y justicia;
Si un hombre es justo y practica el derecho y la justicia,
L'homme qui est juste, qui pratique la droiture et la justice,
Ma l’uomo che sarà giusto, e farà giudicio, e giustizia;
Sendo, pois, o homem justo, e praticando juízo e justiça,
「人若是公義,行公平公義的事:
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