Reference

Ezekiel 18:15

That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife,
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Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him.

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Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father’s sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,

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That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour’s wife,

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Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment,

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That hath taken off his hand from the poor, that hath not received usury nor increase, hath executed my judgments, hath walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Israel as Distinct

The verse describes the actions of a righteous individual within Israel, contrasting them with the idolatrous practices of the time. While it highlights specific behaviors expected of an Israelite who is faithful to God's covenant, it doesn't inherently define Israel as a distinct entity with specific promises, land covenant, or future prophetic role separate from the Church. The focus is on individual righteousness and adherence to God's law, which are principles that transcend any specific cov

Israel-Specific Promises

This verse describes righteous behavior expected of an individual within Israel, not a promise or prophecy made to the nation of Israel as a whole.