Ezekiel 18:21
“But if the wicked turn from all his sins that he has committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.”
— Ezekiel 18:21
About this verse
Ezekiel 18:21 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile (~586 BC) period. The setting is among exiles. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include repentance, mercy. Notable phrases: shall surely live. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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Exile (~586 BC)
Emotion
joyful
Type
law
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