Ezekiel 16:23 net — “‘After all of your evil–“Woe! Woe to you!” declares the Sovereign LORD–

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"“‘After all of your evil–“Woe! Woe to you!” declares the Sovereign LORD–"

— Ezekiel 16:23, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

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“‘You took your sons and your daughters whom you bore to me and you sacrificed them as food for the idols to eat. As if your prostitution was not enough,

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you slaughtered my children and sacrificed them to the idols.

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And with all your abominable practices and prostitution you did not remember the days of your youth when you were naked and bare, kicking around in your blood.

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“‘After all of your evil–“Woe! Woe to you!” declares the Sovereign LORD–

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you built yourself a chamber and put up a pavilion in every public square.

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At the head of every street you erected your pavilion and you disgraced your beauty when you spread your legs to every passerby and multiplied your promiscuity.

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You engaged in prostitution with the Egyptians, your lustful neighbors, multiplying your promiscuity and provoking me to anger.

Ezekiel 16:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:23 say?
Ezekiel 16:23 in the NET Bible reads: ““‘After all of your evil–“Woe! Woe to you!” declares the Sovereign LORD–”
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 (NET): ““‘After all of your evil–“Woe! Woe to you!” declares the Sovereign LORD–” 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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