Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 18:31
31. Make you a new heart See Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 24:7. “To make” in Hebrew is constantly used in the sense of “to procure for oneself,” “to acquire.” The prophet is only emphasizing the truth that notwithstanding their excuses they may even now obtain a new heart if they will only “turn and live;” he is not minimizing the divine agency, but enforcing the truth of human responsibility and free will. The prophet has turned exhorter, and with eager voice calls... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Ezekiel 18:31
Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?Make you a new heart — Suffer me to do it in you. read more