Ezekiel 22:2 nasb — "And you, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Then cause her to know all her abominations.

NASB

""And you, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Then cause her to know all her abominations."

— Ezekiel 22:2, NASB

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

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Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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"And you, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Then cause her to know all her abominations.

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"You shall say, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "A city shedding blood in her midst, so that her time will come, and that makes idols, contrary to her interest, for defilement!

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"You have become guilty by the blood which you have shed, and defiled by your idols which you have made. Thus you have brought your day near and have come to your years; therefore I have made you a reproach to the nations and a mocking to all the lands.

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"Those who are near and those who are far from you will mock you, you of ill repute, full of turmoil.

Ezekiel 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:2 say?
Ezekiel 22:2 in the NASB reads: “"And you, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Then cause her to know all her abominations.”
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 (NASB): “"And you, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Then cause her to know all her abominations.” 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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