Ezekiel 22:2 bbe — And you, son of man, will you be a judge, will you be a judge of the town of blood? then make clear to her all her disg…

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"And you, son of man, will you be a judge, will you be a judge of the town of blood? then make clear to her all her disgusting ways."

— Ezekiel 22:2, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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And you, son of man, will you be a judge, will you be a judge of the town of blood? then make clear to her all her disgusting ways.

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And you are to say, This is what the Lord has said: A town causing blood to be drained out in her streets so that her time may come, and making images in her to make her unclean!

4

You are responsible for the blood drained out by you, and you are unclean through the images which you have made; and you have made your day come near, and the time of your judging has come; for this cause I have made you a name of shame to the nations and a cause of laughing to all countries.

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Those who are near and those who are far from you will make sport of you; your name is unclean, you are full of sounds of fear.

Ezekiel 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:2 say?
Ezekiel 22:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you, son of man, will you be a judge, will you be a judge of the town of blood? then make clear to her all her disgusting ways.”
Where is Ezekiel 22:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 2.
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 22:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:2 in?
Ezekiel 22:2 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 22:2?
Ezekiel 22:2 reads (BBE): “And you, son of man, will you be a judge, will you be a judge of the town of blood? then make clear to her all her disgusting ways.” 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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