Ezekiel 18:20
The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 18:4 establishes 'the soul who sins shall die'—the foundational principle that Ezekiel 18:20 applies to reject intergenerational punishment.
Ezekiel 18:13 describes a wicked son dying for his own sins—illustrating the individual accountability affirmed in Ezekiel 18:20.
Ezekiel 18:30 calls for repentance based on the same principle—each must turn from their own sins to live.
Ezekiel 18:17 states the son who does right will not die for his father's iniquity — restating the same principle of individual guilt.
Ezekiel 18:18 says the father dies for his own extortion and robbery — illustrating that each bears their own guilt.
Ezekiel 3:18 specifies the wicked die for their own iniquity, while the watchman bears responsibility if he fails to warn.
Ezekiel 14:20 says even Noah, Daniel, Job save only themselves by their righteousness — a direct parallel to individual accountability.
Ezekiel 33:10 echoes the same concern: people feel burdened by their own sins, and God calls for individual repentance.
Jeremiah 31:29 quotes the same sour grapes proverb Ezekiel 18:2 also cites — both reject inherited guilt.
Isaiah 53:11 prophesies the Servant bearing iniquities—directly opposing Ezekiel's assertion that each bears their own sin, highlighting substitutionary atonement.
Jeremiah 31:30 directly states each dies for his own sin — the same point as Ezekiel 18:20.
In Matthew 16:27, Jesus declares He will repay each according to what they have done, applying the same OT principle of individual judgment.
In Romans 2:6-9, Paul teaches God renders to each according to their works, affirming the individual accountability for good and evil.
Hebrews 9:28 says Christ bore the sins of many—contrasting Ezekiel's individual guilt, showing Christ's once-for-all sacrifice.
1 Peter 2:24 describes Christ carrying our sins on the cross—opposite to Ezekiel's principle of personal guilt, emphasizing substitution.
In Revelation 2:23, Christ promises to give to each according to their works, extending the individual judgment theme to the church.
In Revelation 20:12, the dead are judged by their deeds, fulfilling the principle that each person bears their own righteousness or wickedness.
In Revelation 22:12, Christ brings recompense for each one's deeds, reinforcing the individual retribution taught in Ezekiel.
In Isaiah 3:11, the wicked receive evil for their actions, directly paralleling the individual punishment for wickedness in this verse.
In Leviticus 16:22, the scapegoat bears the people's sins—contrasting Ezekiel's principle that each person bears their own guilt, not transferred.
Deuteronomy 24:16 states the same principle—each dies for their own sin—which Ezekiel 18:20 echoes as a fundamental legal and moral truth.
2 Kings 14:6 cites the law that each dies for his own sin — the same principle Ezekiel 18:20 restates.
In 2 Chronicles 6:30, Solomon asks God to judge each according to their ways, reinforcing the same principle of individual responsibility for sin and righteousness.
2 Chronicles 25:4 again cites the law that each dies for his own sin — identical to the teaching in Ezekiel 18:20.
In Isaiah 3:10, the righteous are promised reward for their deeds, echoing the individual recompense for righteousness stated here.
Job 21:19 presents the opposing view that God punishes children for parents' sins, directly contradicting individual responsibility.
Proverbs 9:12 says wisdom benefits yourself, scoffing you alone bear — a parallel to each person's righteousness or wickedness being their own.
Romans 6:23 pairs death as sin's wage with eternal life as God's gift—expanding the consequence to include redemption.
In Numbers 15:31, the deliberate sinner bears his iniquity and is cut off, directly paralleling the individual bearing of guilt here.
2 Chronicles 6:23 similarly requests God requite the wicked on their own head—echoing the same principle of personal accountability.
2 Kings 22:18-20 shows Josiah spared from judgment because of his own repentance — a case of individual reward for personal piety.
1 Kings 14:13 shows Abijah judged on his own good, not his father Jeroboam’s sins — illustrating the same individual responsibility.
1 Kings 8:32 asks God to judge each according to their ways—paralleling Ezekiel's emphasis on individual retribution.
Numbers 18:1 assigns priests to bear the iniquity of the sanctuary—contrasting Ezekiel's individual responsibility, as guilt is mediated through the priesthood.
Leviticus 19:8 likewise holds individuals accountable for their sin—bearing their own iniquity, reinforcing Ezekiel's individual responsibility principle.
Leviticus 5:1 says a witness bears his own guilt for silence — consistent with individual responsibility in Ezekiel 18:20.
Leviticus 5:17 says one bears his own iniquity for unknowing sin — aligns with the principle of personal accountability.