Ezekiel 16:28 bbe — And you went with the Assyrians, because of your desire which was without measure; you were acting like a loose woman w…

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"And you went with the Assyrians, because of your desire which was without measure; you were acting like a loose woman with them, and still you had not enough."

— Ezekiel 16:28, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

25

You put up your high places at the top of every street, and made the grace of your form a disgusting thing, opening your feet to everyone who went by, increasing your loose ways.

26

And you went with the Egyptians, your neighbours, great of flesh; increasing your loose ways, moving me to wrath.

27

Now, then, my hand is stretched out against you, cutting down your fixed amount, and I have given you up to the desire of your haters, the daughters of the Philistines who are shamed by your loose ways.

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And you went with the Assyrians, because of your desire which was without measure; you were acting like a loose woman with them, and still you had not enough.

29

And you went on in your loose ways, even as far as the land of Chaldaea, and still you had not enough.

30

How feeble is your heart, says the Lord, seeing that you do all these things, the work of a loose and overruling woman;

31

For you have made your arched room at the top of every street, and your high place in every open place; though you were not like a loose woman in getting together your payment.

Ezekiel 16:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:28 say?
Ezekiel 16:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you went with the Assyrians, because of your desire which was without measure; you were acting like a loose woman with them, and still you had not enough.”
Where is Ezekiel 16:28 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 28.
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 16:28.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:28 in?
Ezekiel 16:28 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 16:28?
Ezekiel 16:28 reads (BBE): “And you went with the Assyrians, because of your desire which was without measure; you were acting like a loose woman with them, and still you had not enough.” 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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