Ezekiel 33:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Despite God's repeated teaching, the people insist his way is unjust; God responds that he will judge each person according to their own ways.
The Context of Ezekiel 33:20
God asserts he will judge each person according to their conduct.
What Does Ezekiel 33:20 Mean?
The exiles continue to insist God's judgment is unjust. God does not argue further but states his final position: 'I will judge you every one after his ways.' Each person will be judged according to their actual conduct and choices, not by excuse or complaint.
The appeal to each person's 'ways'—their actual conduct—is God's answer to the charge of unfairness. There is no hidden judgment or secret standard. Judgment follows the plainly visible path each person walks.
Ezekiel 33:20 in the Original Language
דֶּרֶךְ (derek), 'ways' — the path one walks, the course of life and conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 33:20
What does Ezekiel 33:20 mean?
Despite God's repeated teaching, the people insist his way is unjust; God responds that he will judge each person according to their own ways.
What is the context of Ezekiel 33:20?
God asserts he will judge each person according to their conduct.