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Prophet of God delivering a message of individual responsibility and repentance.
Ezekiel conveys God's message that each person is responsible for their own sin and righteousness, countering the proverb that suggests children suffer for their parents' sins.
Symbol of individual righteousness and its rewards.
The righteous man is described as one who follows God's statutes and is promised life, illustrating the principle that righteousness leads to life.
Symbol of individual wickedness and its consequences.
The wicked man is depicted as one who turns away from God's laws, and is warned of death, emphasizing the consequence of sin.
Example of God's mercy and the power of repentance.
The repentant sinner is one who turns from wickedness to righteousness, demonstrating that God desires repentance and offers life to those who turn to Him.
A saying that is refuted by God's message through Ezekiel.
The proverb 'The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge' is rejected by God, who emphasizes individual accountability.