Ezekiel 18:12

Verse

He oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations.

American Standard Version (1901)

hath wronged the poor and needy, hath taken by robbery, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,

Bible in Basic English

Has done wrong to the poor and to him who is in need, and taken property by force, and has not given back to one in his debt what is his, and has given worship to images and has done disgusting things,

Douay-Rheims 1899

That grieveth the needy and the poor, that taketh away by violence, that restoreth not the pledge, and that lifteth up his eyes to idols, that committeth abomination:

Free Bible Version

He exploits the poor and those in need. He robs others, and he doesn't give back what a debtor has given him as security. He worships idols. He commits disgusting sins.

King James (Authorized) Version

Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,

Translation for Translators

He mistreats/oppresses poor and needy people. He robs people. If someone gives him his cloak to guaranteethat he will pay the money back, he never gives the cloak back to himbefore the sun goes down. He seeks help from idols. He does other detestable things.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This man oppresses the poor and needy, and he seizes and robs, and he does not return a pledge, and he lifts up his eyes to the idols and commits disgusting actions,

Noah Webster Bible

Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath stripped by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination.

World English Bible

has wronged the poor and needy, has taken by robbery, has not restored the pledge, and has lifted up his eyes to the idols, has committed abomination,

Young's Literal Translation

The afflicted and needy he hath oppressed, Plunder he hath taken violently away, A pledge he doth not return, And unto the idols he hath lifted up his eyes, Abomination he hath done!

Context

The Soul Who Sins Will Die

¹¹though the father has done none of them: Indeed, the son eats at the mountain and defiles his neighbor’s wife. ¹²He oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations. ¹³He engages in usury and takes excess interest. Will this son live? He will not! Since he has committed all these abominations, he will surely die; his blood will be on his own head.

Summary

Ezekiel 18:12 addresses the issue of a son who oppresses the poor and needy, commits robbery, does not restore pledged goods, and looks to idols for help. This verse highlights the consequences of individual actions and choices, emphasizing personal responsibility before God. It serves as a reminder that each person will be judged according to their own deeds, regardless of their family background or upbringing. The passage underscores the importance of living in righteousness and obedience to God's commandments, warning against the pursuit of material gain through unjust means.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

oppressed the poor--an aggravation to his oppressions, that they were practised against the poor; whereas in Eze 18:7 the expression is simply "oppressed any." abomination--singular number referring to the particular one mentioned at the end of Eze 18:6.