Ezekiel 18:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath defiled his neighbour's wife, neither hath come near to a menstruous woman,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The just person avoids idolatry, sexual immorality, and ritual uncleanness.
The Context of Ezekiel 18:6
The righteous person rejects idolatry and sexual sin.
What Does Ezekiel 18:6 Mean?
Eating on mountains and lifting eyes to idols refer to pagan worship practices that pervaded Israel. The just person refuses these entirely. The sexual prohibitions—avoiding adultery and menstrual contact—show reverence for God's law in the most intimate dimensions of life.
These concrete prohibitions illustrate how the righteous separate themselves from cultural compromise and false worship, keeping covenant boundaries in worship, sexuality, and ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 18:6
What does Ezekiel 18:6 mean?
The just person avoids idolatry, sexual immorality, and ritual uncleanness.
What is the context of Ezekiel 18:6?
The righteous person rejects idolatry and sexual sin.