Ezekiel 18:31
“Cast away from you all your transgressions, in which you have transgressed; and make yourself a new heart and a new spirit: for why will you die, house of Israel?”
— Ezekiel 18:31
About this verse
Ezekiel 18:31 comes from the book of Ezekiel, written during the Exile (~586 BC) period. The setting is prophetic oracle. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the divine_discourse genre of biblical literature. Key themes include transformation, new heart. Notable phrases: new heart and new spirit; why will you die. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
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Exile (~586 BC)
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