Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Because he actually thinks about what he's done wrong and decides to turn away from all the mess he's made, he's going to live, not die.
When you genuinely reflect and turn away from your mistakes, you get life instead of death.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet ministering to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, a time when the nation was suffering judgment for widespread idolatry and disobedience. In Ezekiel 18, God addresses the false idea that children are punished for their parents' sins, instead stressing individual accountability before Him. This verse specifically assures the people that true repentance from sin leads to spiritual life and avoids divine judgment.
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