Ezekiel 22:23 nasb — And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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"And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,"

— Ezekiel 22:23, NASB

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

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'As they gather silver and bronze and iron and lead and tin into the furnace to blow fire on it in order to melt it, so I will gather you in My anger and in My wrath and I will lay you there and melt you.

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'I will gather you and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted in the midst of it.

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'As silver is melted in the furnace, so you will be melted in the midst of it; and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out My wrath on you.'"

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

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"Son of man, say to her, 'You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.'

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"There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst like a roaring lion tearing the prey. They have devoured lives; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in the midst of her.

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"Her priests have done violence to My law and have profaned My holy things; they have made no distinction between the holy and the profane, and they have not taught the difference between the unclean and the clean; and they hide their eyes from My sabbaths, and I am profaned among them.

Ezekiel 22:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:23 say?
Ezekiel 22:23 in the NASB reads: “And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,”
Where is Ezekiel 22:23 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, 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 22:23.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:23 in?
Ezekiel 22:23 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 22:23?
Ezekiel 22:23 reads (NASB): “And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,” 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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