Ezekiel 18:8

He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 18:17 reiterates the same prohibition against lending at interest, showing that righteousness continues across generations.

Ezekiel 18:13 portrays the wicked son who charges interest and profit, directly opposing the righteous refusal to do so in verse 8.

Ezekiel 22:12 lists taking interest and profit among sins that have forgotten God, contrasting with the righteous refusal in Ezekiel 18:8.

Exodus 22:25 is the foundational law forbidding interest on loans to the poor, which Ezekiel 18:8 upholds as righteous behavior.

Zechariah 8:16 also commands 'render true judgments' and speak truth, reinforcing Ezekiel's emphasis on honest justice.

Zechariah 7:9 echoes this same call for true justice and kindness, connecting righteousness with fair dealings.

Jeremiah 22:16 equates judging the cause of the poor with knowing God—reinforcing the importance of justice in Ezekiel.

Isaiah 1:17 Parallel

Isaiah 1:17 calls to seek justice, correct oppression, and plead for the fatherless—reflecting the same justice imperative in Ezekiel.

Proverbs 31:9 directly commands 'judge righteously, defend the poor'—a near-identical call to the true justice Ezekiel describes.

Psalm 15:5 Parallel

Psalm 15:5 describes the righteous as those who do not lend at interest, directly reinforcing Ezekiel's criterion for righteousness.

Nehemiah 5:1–11 Historical context

Nehemiah 5:1-11 recounts condemnation of Israelites charging interest to fellow Jews, providing a historical example of this prohibition.

Deuteronomy 23:19 explicitly prohibits charging interest to a fellow Israelite, grounding the same ethical principle found in Ezekiel's righteous man.

Deuteronomy 16:18-20 expands on judging righteously, rejecting bribes and partiality—the same justice Ezekiel's righteous person practices.

Deuteronomy 1:17 commands impartial judgment without partiality or fear, reinforcing the standard of true justice in Ezekiel.

Deuteronomy 1:16 charges judges to hear cases and judge righteously, directly echoing Ezekiel's call to execute true justice between people.

Leviticus 25:35-37 prohibits interest and profit when helping a poor brother, directly paralleling the righteous conduct in Ezekiel 18:8.

Nehemiah 5:10 recounts stopping the exacting of interest, a practical application of Ezekiel's principle.

Leviticus 25:36 is the direct law forbidding interest on loans, which Ezekiel's righteous person obeys.

Jeremiah 22:15 praises King Josiah for doing justice and righteousness, matching the righteous character Ezekiel outlines.

Proverbs 28:8 Related theme

Proverbs 28:8 warns that wealth gained through interest ultimately goes to the poor, echoing the moral consequence of such practices.

Deuteronomy 23:20 allows interest from foreigners, introducing a distinction not present in Ezekiel's blanket prohibition.

Jeremiah 7:5 also urges executing justice among one another, linking ethical reform to covenant faithfulness.

Zechariah 7:10 expands the justice theme to protecting the vulnerable—widow, orphan, sojourner—from oppression.

Exodus 18:21 lists qualities for judges—fearing God, hating bribes—paralleling Ezekiel's call for integrity in justice.

Isaiah 33:15 Related theme

Isaiah 33:15 lists ethical behaviors like rejecting bribery, sharing a concern for justice but not directly addressing interest.