Ezekiel 20:11
Ezekiel 20:11 in Multiple Translations
And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them.
And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them.
And I gave them my statutes, and showed them mine ordinances, which if a man do, he shall live in them.
And I gave them my rules and made clear to them my orders, which, if a man keeps them, will be life to him.
There I gave them my laws and explained to them my regulations so that those who kept them would live.
And I gaue them my statutes, and declared my iudgements vnto them, which if a man doe, he shall liue in them.
And I give to them My statutes, And my judgments I caused them to know, Which the man who doth — liveth by them.
I gave them my statutes and showed them my ordinances, which if a man does, he will live in them.
And I gave them my statutes, and showed them my judgments, which if a man doeth, he shall even live in them.
And I gave them my statutes, and I shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall live in them.
I gave them all my laws and decrees [DOU], in order that they would obey them, and as a result they would live for a long time.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 20:11
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Ezekiel 20:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֶתֵּ֤ן
לָ/הֶם֙
אֶת
חֻקּוֹתַ֔/י
וְ/אֶת
מִשְׁפָּטַ֖/י
הוֹדַ֣עְתִּי
אוֹתָ֑/ם
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה
אוֹתָ֛/ם
הָ/אָדָ֖ם
וָ/חַ֥י
בָּ/הֶֽם
וָ/אֶתֵּ֤ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
לָ/הֶם֙
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֻקּוֹתַ֔/י
chuqqâh
H2708
statute
N-cp | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
מִשְׁפָּטַ֖/י
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
N-mp | Suff
הוֹדַ֣עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
אוֹתָ֑/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אוֹתָ֛/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
הָ/אָדָ֖ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
Art | N-ms
וָ/חַ֥י
châyay
H2425
to live
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בָּ/הֶֽם
Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 20:11
וָ/אֶתֵּ֤ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ/הֶם֙
""
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֻקּוֹתַ֔/י
chuqqâh
H2708
"statute"
N-cp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a statute or ordinance, often given by God to the Israelites. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers, outlining rules for sacrifices and festivals. These statutes helped the Israelites understand God's requirements.
Definition: 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. See also: Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 18:23.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִשְׁפָּטַ֖/י
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
N-mp | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
הוֹדַ֣עְתִּי
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
אוֹתָ֑/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אוֹתָ֛/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/אָדָ֖ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
Art | N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
וָ/חַ֥י
châyay
H2425
"to live"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This verb means to have life, to be alive, and to stay alive. It is used in the Bible to talk about living a long and healthy life, and is translated as 'to live' or 'to save life'.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiph) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: live, save life. See also: Genesis 3:22; Deuteronomy 19:4; Ezekiel 47:9.
בָּ/הֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Ezekiel 20:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 20:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 20:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
- Sermons on Ezekiel 20:11
Context — Israel’s Rebellion in the Wilderness
9But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.
10So I brought them out of the land of Egypt and led them into the wilderness.
11And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them.
12I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them. 13Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not follow My statutes and they rejected My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they utterly profaned My Sabbaths. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and put an end to them in the wilderness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romans 10:5 | For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.” |
| 2 | Leviticus 18:5 | Keep My statutes and My judgments, for the man who does these things will live by them. I am the LORD. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 4:8 | And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today? |
| 4 | Ezekiel 20:13 | Yet the house of Israel rebelled against Me in the wilderness. They did not follow My statutes and they rejected My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they utterly profaned My Sabbaths. Then I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and put an end to them in the wilderness. |
| 5 | Galatians 3:12 | The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” |
| 6 | Nehemiah 9:13–14 | You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses. |
| 7 | Psalms 147:19–20 | He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. He has done this for no other nation; they do not know His judgments. Hallelujah! |
| 8 | Luke 10:28 | “You have answered correctly,” Jesus said. “Do this and you will live.” |
| 9 | Romans 3:2 | Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 20:21 | But the children rebelled against Me. They did not walk in My statutes or carefully observe My ordinances—though the man who does these things will live by them—and they profaned My Sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the wilderness. |
Ezekiel 20:11 Summary
Ezekiel 20:11 tells us that God gave the Israelites His laws and commands so that they could live a life that honors Him. By following these commands, they would be able to live a life that is pleasing to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 10:12-13. This verse reminds us that our obedience to God's commands is not just about following rules, but about showing our love and commitment to Him, much like what is described in John 14:15. As we seek to follow God's commands, we can trust that He will guide us and empower us to live a life that brings Him glory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the statutes and ordinances that God is referring to in this verse?
The statutes and ordinances mentioned in Ezekiel 20:11 are the laws and commands that God gave to the Israelites, as outlined in books such as Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy, which were meant to guide their relationship with Him and with each other, as seen in Deuteronomy 5:32-33 and Exodus 20:1-17.
How can following God's statutes and ordinances lead to life?
According to Ezekiel 20:11, following God's statutes and ordinances leads to life because it reflects a heart that is surrendered to and trusting in God, much like what is described in Proverbs 3:1-2 and Romans 8:6-8, where obedience to God's commands is linked to living a life that honors Him.
Is this verse suggesting that we can earn salvation by following rules?
No, Ezekiel 20:11 is not suggesting that salvation can be earned by following rules, but rather that a life of obedience to God's commands is a natural outflow of a heart that is committed to loving and following Him, as seen in John 14:15 and 1 John 5:3.
How does this verse relate to the New Testament concept of grace?
While Ezekiel 20:11 emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands, the New Testament teaches that salvation is a gift of grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9 and Romans 3:24, and that a life of obedience is a response to that gift, not a means of earning it.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am not following God's statutes and ordinances, and what steps can I take to align myself with His commands?
- How can I cultivate a heart that is surrendered to and trusting in God, so that my obedience is a natural outflow of my love for Him?
- What does it mean for me to 'live by' God's statutes and ordinances, and how can I apply this principle in my daily life?
- In what ways can I use Ezekiel 20:11 as a reminder to prioritize my relationship with God and to seek to honor Him in all that I do?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 20:11
And I gave them my statutes,.... The precepts of his law, the law on Mount Sinai, of which there were not the like among other nations; nor were they given unto them, but were a special gift unto
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 20:11
And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them. My judgment, which if a man do, he shall even live in them - quoted from Leviticus 18:5.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
I, who spared them in Egypt, had brought them forth, and owned them as the children of Abraham my friend: God gave his law by Moses, and now Israel’ s laws are really of Divine origin, when others did but pretend it. Gave them; appointed and commanded by my authority, and communicated out of my love and kindness to them. My statutes; the law on Mount Sinai, containing their duty. Showed them; plainly declared, spake so that they might know. My judgments; not the terrible executions of his wrath, but judgments here are the rules that God gave them to walk by. If a man do; if any one, without partiality, whosoever should keep these statutes and judgments with God is no respect of persons. He shall live: not that any ever did or could by sinless keeping the law attain the eternal blessedness; grace gives that; but it surely points out a future prosperity and flourishing state in this life to all that are careful to keep these statutes and judgments as they can; such should not be cut off, nor brought into captivity, but live and rejoice in their own land. In them; both in the fruit of them already obeyed, and in the continuance to do them for the future.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
Ezekiel 20:11 And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which [if] a man do, he shall even live in them.Ver. 11. And I gave them my statutes.] Which were far beyond the laws of the twelve tables in Rome, whereof yet Cicero affirmeth that they were far beyond all the libraries of philosophers. And shewed them my judgments.] Statutes and judgments are usually put in Scripture for one and the same, though the lawyers make a difference of them. Prosper’ s conceit was, that this people were called Judaei. because they received ius Dei the law of God. Which if a man do.] But that he can never do exactly; evangelically he may, and that sufficeth to life eternal.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
(11) He shall even live in them.—Comp. Deuteronomy 30:15-20. It becomes plain, on a careful perusal of this passage, that what was required was not a mere outward, technical, and perfunctory keeping of certain definite precepts, but a living and loving obedience to God’s will from the heart. The same fundamental principle of life underlies the Old Testament as the New; yet the former is justly regarded, and frequently spoken of in the New Testament, as a covenant of works, because the people were not yet sufficiently educated spiritually to be able to receive the principle of faith, and were therefore placed under a law of many definite precepts, that by keeping these with glad alacrity they might show their readiness and desire to do the Lord’s will. It is in this sense that a man should live by doing the statutes of the law, and not on the ground of his thereby earning for himself salvation. But even thus, they failed miserably under the test.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
Verse 11. I gave them my statutes] I showed them what they should do in order to be safe, comfortable, wise, and happy; and what they should avoid in order to be uninjured in body, mind, and possessions. Had they attended to these things, they should have lived by them. They would have been holy, healthy, and happy.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 20:11
5–29. Review of the history of the fathers The principle that has ruled this history is that all through it Jehovah has acted for his name’s sake. It is this principle that has given Israel a history, otherwise their sins would have cut them off. For his name’s sake he spared the people in Egypt (Ezekiel 20:9), again in the wilderness (Ezekiel 20:14), and again the second generation there (Ezekiel 20:22). The history is reviewed in these divisions: Ezekiel 20:5-10 Israel in Egypt; Ezekiel 20:11-17 the people led out into the wilderness: Ezekiel 20:18-26 the children of those who fell in the wilderness; and Ezekiel 20:27-29 the people that entered Canaan.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 20:11
11. Shall even live in them — Or, shall live through them (Leviticus 18:5). Obedience to the Sinaitic law would have saved them from punishment and death (Deuteronomy 13:16-18).
Sermons on Ezekiel 20:11
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The Righteousness of Faith by John Wesley | John Wesley preaches on 'The Righteousness of Faith,' emphasizing the distinction between the righteousness of the law and the righteousness of faith. He explains that the law dema |
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Be a Bible Student! by R. Stanley | R. Stanley emphasizes the significance of the Holy Scriptures as a precious gift from God, highlighting the eternal nature of God's Word amidst the temporal world. Jesus and great |
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The Teachings of the Law by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the teachings of grace and the law, emphasizing the opposition between the two principles according to the Scriptures. The sermon explores the three |
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The Adamic Covenant by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the significance of the Adamic Covenant, explaining that Adam served as the federal head and representative of all humanity. His actions in Eden, particularly |
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Stand Your Ground! by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford preaches about the contrast between the law and grace, emphasizing how the law can break a person while grace can make them whole. He discusses the complexity of |
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The Nature of Justification, and the Nature and Concern of Faith in It by Samuel Davies | Samuel Davies preaches about the nature of justification and the concern of faith in it, emphasizing the importance of the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel as the only s |
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Great Blessings Through Living by Faith by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidence in the Lord, as it leads to great rewards, endurance, and obedience to God's will. He highlights the significance o |