[1] In this chapter, Ezekiel "departs from the Priestly belief in the transgenerational consequences of sin and stresses the moral responsibility of [each] generation".

[2] The original text of this chapter is written in the Hebrew language.

[3] There is also a translation into Koine Greek known as the Septuagint, made in the last few centuries BC.

Extant ancient manuscripts of the Septuagint version include Codex Vaticanus (B;

[4][a] "What do you mean when you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying: 'The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge'?