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Ezekiel 18:27

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And when someone who's been doing wrong decides to turn their life around and start doing what's right and good, they'll actually save their own life.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

It's never too late to change your story, redemption is always possible when you choose what's right.

📚 Historical Context

Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, a time when the people were struggling with the consequences of their nation's sins and the Babylonian conquest. In this chapter, he addresses the misconception that individuals are punished for their ancestors' wrongdoing, emphasizing instead that God judges each person based on their own actions. God uses this verse to illustrate that true repentance can reverse one's fate and lead to personal salvation.

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