Ezekiel 16:41 akjv — And they shall burn your houses with fire, and execute judgments on you in the sight of many women: and I will cause yo…

American King James Version

"And they shall burn your houses with fire, and execute judgments on you in the sight of many women: and I will cause you to cease from playing the harlot, and you also shall give no hire any more. "

— Ezekiel 16:41, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

So will I make my fury toward you to rest, and my jealousy shall depart from you, and I will be quiet, and will be no more angry.

43

Because you have not remembered the days of your youth, but have fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense your way on your head, says the Lord GOD: and you shall not commit this lewdness above all your abominations. ¶

44

Behold, every one that uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

Ezekiel 16:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:41 say?
Ezekiel 16:41 in the American King James Version reads: “And they shall burn your houses with fire, and execute judgments on you in the sight of many women: and I will cause you to cease from playing the harlot, and you also shall give no hire any more. ”
Where is Ezekiel 16:41 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 41.
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 16:41.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:41 in?
Ezekiel 16:41 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 16:41?
Ezekiel 16:41 reads (AKJV): “And they shall burn your houses with fire, and execute judgments on you in the sight of many women: and I will cause you to cease from playing the harlot, and you also shall give no hire any more. ” 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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