Ezekiel 22:6 web — Behold, the princes of Israel, everyone according to his power, have been in you to shed blood.

World English Bible

"Behold, the princes of Israel, everyone according to his power, have been in you to shed blood."

— Ezekiel 22:6, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

3

You shall say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: A city that sheds blood in the midst of her, that her time may come, and that makes idols against herself to defile her!

4

You have become guilty in your blood that you have shed, and are defiled in your idols which you have made; and you have caused your days to draw near, and are come even to your years: therefore have I made you a reproach to the nations, and a mocking to all the countries.

5

Those who are near, and those who are far from you, shall mock you, you infamous one [and] full of tumult.

6

Behold, the princes of Israel, everyone according to his power, have been in you to shed blood.

7

In you have they set light by father and mother; in the midst of you have they dealt by oppression with the foreigner; in you have they wronged the fatherless and the widow.

8

You have despised my holy things, and have profaned my Sabbaths.

9

Slanderous men have been in you to shed blood; and in you they have eaten on the mountains: in the midst of you they have committed lewdness.

Ezekiel 22:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:6 say?
Ezekiel 22:6 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, the princes of Israel, everyone according to his power, have been in you to shed blood.”
Where is Ezekiel 22:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 6.
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 22:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:6 in?
Ezekiel 22:6 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 22:6?
Ezekiel 22:6 reads (WEB): “Behold, the princes of Israel, everyone according to his power, have been in you to shed blood.” 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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