Ezekiel 16:30 akjv — How weak is your heart, says the LORD GOD, seeing you do all these things, the work of an imperious whorish woman;

American King James Version

" How weak is your heart, says the LORD GOD, seeing you do all these things, the work of an imperious whorish woman; "

— Ezekiel 16:30, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

27

Behold, therefore I have stretched out my hand over you, and have diminished your ordinary food, and delivered you to the will of them that hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, which are ashamed of your lewd way.

28

You have played the whore also with the Assyrians, because you were insatiable; yes, you have played the harlot with them, and yet could not be satisfied.

29

You have moreover multiplied your fornication in the land of Canaan to Chaldea; and yet you were not satisfied therewith.

30

How weak is your heart, says the LORD GOD, seeing you do all these things, the work of an imperious whorish woman;

31

In that you build your eminent place in the head of every way, and make your high place in every street; and have not been as an harlot, in that you scorn hire;

32

But as a wife that commits adultery, which takes strangers instead of her husband!

33

They give gifts to all whores: but you give your gifts to all your lovers, and hire them, that they may come to you on every side for your prostitution.

Ezekiel 16:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:30 say?
Ezekiel 16:30 in the American King James Version reads: “ How weak is your heart, says the LORD GOD, seeing you do all these things, the work of an imperious whorish woman; ”
Where is Ezekiel 16:30 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 30.
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 16:30.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:30 in?
Ezekiel 16:30 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 16:30?
Ezekiel 16:30 reads (AKJV): “ How weak is your heart, says the LORD GOD, seeing you do all these things, the work of an imperious whorish woman; ” 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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