Ezekiel 23:16 asv — And as soon as she saw them she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea.

American Standard Version

"And as soon as she saw them she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea. "

— Ezekiel 23:16, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

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And I saw that she was defiled; they both took one way.

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And she increased her whoredoms; for she saw men portrayed upon the wall, the images of the Chaldeans portrayed with vermilion,

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girded with girdles upon their loins, with flowing turbans upon their heads, all of them princes to look upon, after the likeness of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the land of their nativity.

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And as soon as she saw them she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea.

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And the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love, and they defiled her with their whoredom, and she was polluted with them, and her soul was alienated from them.

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So she uncovered her whoredoms, and uncovered her nakedness: then my soul was alienated from her, like as my soul was alienated from her sister.

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Yet she multiplied her whoredoms, remembering the days of her youth, wherein she had played the harlot in the land of Egypt.

Ezekiel 23:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:16 say?
Ezekiel 23:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “And as soon as she saw them she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea. ”
Where is Ezekiel 23:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 16.
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 23:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:16 in?
Ezekiel 23:16 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 23:16?
Ezekiel 23:16 reads (ASV): “And as soon as she saw them she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Chaldea. ” 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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