Ezekiel 16:38 kjv — And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and je…

King James Version

"And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy."

— Ezekiel 16:38, King James Version

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

35

Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the Lord:

36

Thus saith the Lord God; Because thy filthiness was poured out, and thy nakedness discovered through thy whoredoms with thy lovers, and with all the idols of thy abominations, and by the blood of thy children, which thou didst give unto them;

37

Behold, therefore I will gather all thy lovers, with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all them that thou hast loved, with all them that thou hast hated; I will even gather them round about against thee, and will discover thy nakedness unto them, that they may see all thy nakedness.

38

And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.

39

And I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine eminent place, and shall break down thy high places: they shall strip thee also of thy clothes, and shall take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bare.

40

They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.

41

And they shall burn thine houses with fire, and execute judgments upon thee in the sight of many women: and I will cause thee to cease from playing the harlot, and thou also shalt give no hire any more.

Ezekiel 16:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:38 say?
Ezekiel 16:38 in the King James Version reads: “And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.”
Where is Ezekiel 16:38 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 38.
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 16:38.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:38 in?
Ezekiel 16:38 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 16:38?
Ezekiel 16:38 reads (KJV): “And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.” 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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