Ezekiel 16:40 net — They will summon a mob who will stone you and hack you in pieces with their swords.

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"They will summon a mob who will stone you and hack you in pieces with their swords."

— Ezekiel 16:40, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

37

therefore, take note: I am about to gather all your lovers whom you enjoyed, both all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around, and I will expose your nakedness to them, and they will see all your nakedness.

38

I will punish you as an adulteress and murderer deserves. I will avenge your bloody deeds with furious rage.

39

I will give you into their hands and they will destroy your chambers and tear down your pavilions. They will strip you of your clothing and take your beautiful jewelry and leave you naked and bare.

40

They will summon a mob who will stone you and hack you in pieces with their swords.

41

They will burn down your houses and execute judgments on you in front of many women. Thus I will put a stop to your prostitution, and you will no longer give gifts to your clients.

42

I will exhaust my rage on you, and then my fury will turn from you. I will calm down and no longer be angry.

43

“‘Because you did not remember the days of your youth and have enraged me with all these deeds, I hereby repay you for what you have done, declares the Sovereign LORD. Have you not engaged in prostitution on top of all your other abominable practices?

Ezekiel 16:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:40 say?
Ezekiel 16:40 in the NET Bible reads: “They will summon a mob who will stone you and hack you in pieces with their swords.”
Where is Ezekiel 16:40 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 40.
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 16:40.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:40 in?
Ezekiel 16:40 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 16:40?
Ezekiel 16:40 reads (NET): “They will summon a mob who will stone you and hack you in pieces with their swords.” 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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