Ezekiel 22:9 akjv — In you are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in you they eat on the mountains: in the middle of you they commit l…

American King James Version

"In you are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in you they eat on the mountains: in the middle of you they commit lewdness. "

— Ezekiel 22:9, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 22 — Context

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

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

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

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In you are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in you they eat on the mountains: in the middle of you they commit lewdness.

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In you have they discovered their fathers’ nakedness: in you have they humbled her that was set apart for pollution.

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And one has committed abomination with his neighbor’s wife; and another has lewdly defiled his daughter in law; and another in you has humbled his sister, his father’s daughter.

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In you have they taken gifts to shed blood; you have taken usury and increase, and you have greedily gained of your neighbors by extortion, and have forgotten me, says the Lord GOD. ¶

Ezekiel 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 22:9 say?
Ezekiel 22:9 in the American King James Version reads: “In you are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in you they eat on the mountains: in the middle of you they commit lewdness. ”
Where is Ezekiel 22:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 22:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 22, verse 9.
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 22:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 22:9 in?
Ezekiel 22:9 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 22:9?
Ezekiel 22:9 reads (AKJV): “In you are men that carry tales to shed blood: and in you they eat on the mountains: in the middle of you they commit lewdness. ” 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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