Ezekiel 16:23 cpdv — And it happened that, after all your wickedness, (woe, woe to you, says the Lord God)

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And it happened that, after all your wickedness, (woe, woe to you, says the Lord God) "

— Ezekiel 16:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

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And you took your sons and your daughters, whom you bore for me, and you immolated them to be devoured. Is your fornication a small matter?

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You have immolated my sons, and you have consecrated and delivered my sons to them.

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And after all your abominations and fornications, you have not remembered the days of your youth, when you were naked and full of shame, wallowing in your own blood.

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And it happened that, after all your wickedness, (woe, woe to you, says the Lord God)

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you built for yourself a brothel, and you made for yourself a place of prostitution in every street.

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At the head of every way, you set up a banner of your prostitution. And you caused your beauty to become abominable. And you distributed your feet to every passer-by. And you multiplied your fornications.

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And you fornicated with the sons of Egypt, your neighbors, who have large bodies. And you multiplied your fornications, so as to provoke me.

Ezekiel 16:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:23 say?
Ezekiel 16:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it happened that, after all your wickedness, (woe, woe to you, says the Lord God) ”
Where is Ezekiel 16:23 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 23.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 16:23.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:23 in?
Ezekiel 16:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 16:23?
Ezekiel 16:23 reads (CPDV): “And it happened that, after all your wickedness, (woe, woe to you, says the Lord God) ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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