Ezekiel 22:25 net — Her princes within her are like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they have devoured lives. They take away riches and va…

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"Her princes within her are like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they have devoured lives. They take away riches and valuable things; they have made many women widows within it."

— Ezekiel 22:25, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

22

As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted in it, and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my anger on you.’”

23

The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, say to her:‘You are a land that receives no rain or showers in the day of my anger.’

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Her princes within her are like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they have devoured lives. They take away riches and valuable things; they have made many women widows within it.

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Her priests abuse my law and have desecrated my holy things. They do not distinguish between the holy and the profane, or recognize any distinction between the unclean and the clean. They ignore my Sabbaths and I am profaned in their midst.

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Her officials are like wolves in her midst rending their prey– shedding blood and destroying lives– so they can get dishonest profit.

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Her prophets coat their messages with whitewash. They see false visions and announce lying omens for them, saying,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken.

Ezekiel 22:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:25 say?
Ezekiel 22:25 in the NET Bible reads: “Her princes within her are like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they have devoured lives. They take away riches and valuable things; they have made many women widows within it.”
Where is Ezekiel 22:25 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 25.
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 22:25.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:25 in?
Ezekiel 22:25 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 22:25?
Ezekiel 22:25 reads (NET): “Her princes within her are like a roaring lion tearing its prey; they have devoured lives. They take away riches and valuable things; they have made many women widows within it.” 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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