Ezekiel 20:23 nasb — "Also I swore to them in the wilderness that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands,

NASB

""Also I swore to them in the wilderness that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands,"

— Ezekiel 20:23, NASB

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Ezekiel 20 — Context

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'Sanctify My sabbaths; and they shall be a sign between Me and you, that you may know that I am the LORD your God.'

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"But the children rebelled against Me; they did not walk in My statutes, nor were they careful to observe My ordinances, by which, if a man observes them, he will live; they profaned My sabbaths. So I resolved to pour out My wrath on them, to accomplish My anger against them in the wilderness.

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"But I withdrew My hand and acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.

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"Also I swore to them in the wilderness that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands,

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because they had not observed My ordinances, but had rejected My statutes and had profaned My sabbaths, and their eyes were on the idols of their fathers.

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"I also gave them statutes that were not good and ordinances by which they could not live;

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and I pronounced them unclean because of their gifts, in that they caused all their firstborn to pass through the fire so that I might make them desolate, in order 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 NASB reads: “"Also I swore to them in the wilderness that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands,”
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 (NASB): “"Also I swore to them in the wilderness that I would scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the lands,” 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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