Ezekiel 22:5 kjva — Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed."

— Ezekiel 22:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

2

Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city? yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations.

3

Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord God, The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself.

4

Thou art become guilty in thy blood that thou hast shed; and hast defiled thyself in thine idols which thou hast made; and thou hast caused thy days to draw near, and art come even unto thy years: therefore have I made thee a reproach unto the heathen, and a mocking to all countries.

5

Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.

6

Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood.

7

In thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they vexed the fatherless and the widow.

8

Thou hast despised mine holy things, and hast profaned my sabbaths.

Ezekiel 22:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 22:5 say?
Ezekiel 22:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.”
Where is Ezekiel 22:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 5.
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 22:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:5 in?
Ezekiel 22:5 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 22:5?
Ezekiel 22:5 reads (KJVA): “Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.” 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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