Ezekiel 18:7
And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 18:12 describes the wicked man who oppresses, robs, and fails to restore pledges — the exact opposite of the righteous man in verse 7.
Ezekiel 18:16 describes similar righteous acts — not wronging, giving bread, covering naked — paralleling the righteous man's deeds in verse 7.
In Ezekiel 18:11, the wicked son oppresses, robs, and does not return pledges—the exact opposite of the righteous behavior described here.
Ezekiel 18:15 continues the list of righteous acts, focusing on avoiding idolatry and adultery—complementing the social justice of verse 7.
Ezekiel 18:18 describes the wicked father who extorts and robs — contrasting with the righteous man's behavior in verse 7.
Ezekiel 22:12 denounces taking bribes and extortion—the opposite of the righteous person's integrity here.
Ezekiel 22:13 condemns dishonest gain and violence, mirroring the sins the righteous refrains from.
Ezekiel 22:27-29 describes leaders oppressing the poor and robbing—directly contrasting the righteous behavior in Ezekiel 18:7.
Ezekiel 33:15 restates the same criteria: restoring pledges, giving back stolen goods — a parallel description of righteousness.
In Ezekiel 7:23, the land is full of violence, the very oppression the righteous person avoids.
Amos 2:6 condemns selling the righteous for silver — the opposite of not oppressing and restoring pledges here.
Isaiah 58:7-11 explicitly commands sharing food with hungry and clothing naked — identical to Ezekiel's righteous deeds.
Jeremiah 7:6 lists not oppressing the foreigner, fatherless, and widow, exactly matching the righteous behavior in Ezekiel 18:7.
Jeremiah 22:3 commands delivering the robbed and not oppressing the vulnerable — a parallel set of righteous actions to those listed here.
In Jeremiah 22:16, judging the poor and needy is called knowing God — echoing the same care for the hungry and naked here.
Jeremiah 22:17 condemns dishonest gain, innocent blood, and oppression — the exact opposite of the righteous behavior described here.
In Isaiah 59:7, the wicked run to evil and shed innocent blood — directly opposing the righteous acts of restoring pledges and feeding the hungry here.
In Amos 2:8, Israel sins by using garments taken in pledge, opposing the righteous restoration described here.
Amos 3:10 accuses Israel of storing up violence and robbery — contrasting with this verse's commands against robbery and oppression.
In Amos 5:11, the wealthy trample the poor and exact grain taxes — opposite to restoring pledges and feeding the hungry here.
Amos 5:12 lists afflicting the righteous, taking bribes, and turning aside the needy — the reverse of caring for the poor here.
Amos 8:4-6 denounces trampling the needy and exploiting the poor — the very injustices this righteous person avoids.
Micah 3:2 depicts those who tear the skin off people — vividly opposite to covering the naked and not oppressing.
Zephaniah 1:9 warns against those who fill houses with violence and fraud — opposing the righteous refusal to rob or oppress here.
Zechariah 7:9-11 commands showing mercy, not oppressing the vulnerable — directly echoing the righteous behaviors here.
Malachi 3:5 warns of judgment on those who oppress workers, widows, and orphans — the opposite of this righteous conduct.
Matthew 25:34-40 depicts Jesus commending those who feed the hungry and clothe the naked — the same acts Ezekiel defines as righteous.
In Luke 3:11, John the Baptist echoes this call to share food and clothing with those in need, making the same ethical demand.
In James 2:13-17, faith without works is dead—specifically mentioning failing to feed or clothe a brother, directly matching this verse.
James 5:1-6 condemns rich oppressors who defraud laborers and hoard wealth — the same sins the righteous person avoids.
In 1 John 3:16-19, love is shown by helping a brother in need with material goods, a direct reflection of the righteous acts here.
Isaiah 33:15 describes a righteous person who rejects extortion and bribes, closely paralleling the ethical profile of Ezekiel 18:7.
Exodus 22:21-24 commands not to oppress the vulnerable, reinforcing the righteous person's practice of not oppressing.
Exodus 22:26 commands returning a neighbor's cloak pledge before sunset — the law this righteous person obeys.
Exodus 23:9 commands not to oppress a sojourner, echoing the righteous person's refusal to oppress anyone.
Deuteronomy 15:7 commands not to harden your heart against a poor brother — paralleling the call to give bread and cover the naked here.
Deuteronomy 24:12 prohibits keeping a poor man's pledge overnight — the same law behind restoring the pledge here.
In Deuteronomy 24:13, the law commands restoring a pledge by sunset—the very practice Ezekiel's righteous person follows.
1 Samuel 12:3 shows Samuel's claim of not oppressing or taking bribes—a concrete example of the righteous character Ezekiel describes.
1 Samuel 12:4 confirms Samuel's integrity, mirroring the righteous person's blamelessness in Ezekiel 18:7.
In Job 22:6, Eliphaz falsely accuses Job of taking pledges unjustly—the opposite of the righteous behavior described.
In Job 24:3, the wicked take pledges from the vulnerable, contrasting with the righteous person who restores them.
In Job 24:9, the wicked snatch children and take pledges from the poor—direct contrast to the righteous actions here.
In Job 31:16-20, Job lists similar righteous acts: feeding hungry, clothing naked, caring for widow and orphan — mirroring Ezekiel's description of the just.
Proverbs 28:27 states that giving to the poor brings lack of nothing — reinforcing Ezekiel's commendation of feeding and clothing.
Isaiah 58:6 defines true fasting as freeing the oppressed, directly aligning with the social justice actions in Ezekiel 18:7.
Isaiah 1:17 calls to defend the oppressed and plead for the widow, directly mirroring the righteous person's care for the needy in Ezekiel 18:7.
Proverbs 22:22 commands not to exploit the poor or crush the needy, directly paralleling the righteous actions in Ezekiel 18:7.
Proverbs 14:31 directly connects oppressing the poor with dishonoring God and kindness with honoring Him, echoing Ezekiel's ethic.
Psalm 112:9 says the righteous scatter gifts to the poor — directly matching 'gives his food to the hungry' in Ezekiel.
In Job 31:17, Job asserts he did not eat alone but shared with the fatherless—directly parallel to giving food to the hungry.
In Job 22:7, Eliphaz accuses Job of withholding water and food from the needy—the opposite behavior of the righteous person here.
In Leviticus 6:4, restitution for stolen or pledged items is required—the same act of returning what was taken in pledge.
Matthew 25:35 directly echoes the same acts of feeding the hungry and clothing the naked, identifying them as service to Christ.
Daniel 4:27 calls for showing mercy to the poor and practicing righteousness, directly mirroring the actions listed in Ezekiel 18:7.
Isaiah 5:7 laments that God found bloodshed instead of justice, contrasting with the righteous behavior described in Ezekiel 18:7.
In Isaiah 59:6, the wicked's works are violence and they fail to cover others—contrast with covering the naked here.
James 2:15 criticizes wishing well without action, underscoring the importance of the tangible provision Ezekiel 18:7 commands.
In Deuteronomy 24:17, the law prohibits taking a widow's garment as pledge, reinforcing the justice theme here.
Leviticus 25:14 forbids wronging a neighbor in business, similar to the righteous person not oppressing or defrauding.
Matthew 7:12's Golden Rule encapsulates the neighborly love demonstrated in Ezekiel 18:7—treating others as you wish to be treated.
Proverbs 28:8 warns that ill-gotten wealth passes to those kind to the poor — contrasting with Ezekiel's righteous who do not oppress.
In Genesis 6:11, the earth is filled with violence, contrasting with the righteous person who does not oppress.
Job 31:13 declares Job's fairness to his servants, aligning with the righteous person's refusal to oppress others.
Psalm 41:1 blesses those who care for the weak — a general echo of Ezekiel's specific acts of helping the needy.
Leviticus 19:15 commands impartial judgment—a different aspect of justice than the acts of mercy in Ezekiel 18:7, but both concern righteous treatment.
Proverbs 22:23 promises God will defend the poor, reinforcing the motivation behind not oppressing them as in Ezekiel 18:7.
Proverbs 3:31 warns against envying the violent, reinforcing the rejection of oppression in Ezekiel 18:7.