Ezekiel 20:23 kjva — I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries;"

— Ezekiel 20:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

20

And hallow my sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the Lord your God.

21

Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked not in my statutes, neither kept my judgments to do them, which if a man do, he shall even live in them; they polluted my sabbaths: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the wilderness.

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Nevertheless I withdrew mine hand, and wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted in the sight of the heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth.

23

I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries;

24

Because they had not executed my judgments, but had despised my statutes, and had polluted my sabbaths, and their eyes were after their fathers’ idols.

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Wherefore I gave them also statutes that were not good, and judgments whereby they should not live;

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And I polluted them in their own gifts, in that they caused to pass through the fire all that openeth the womb, that I might make them desolate, to the end that they might know that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 20:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 20:23 say?
Ezekiel 20:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries;”
Where is Ezekiel 20:23 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 20:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 20, verse 23.
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 20:23.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 20:23 in?
Ezekiel 20:23 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 20:23?
Ezekiel 20:23 reads (KJVA): “I lifted up mine hand unto them also in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries;” 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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