Ezekiel 23:16 cpdv — she became mad for them with the desire of her eyes, and she sent messengers to them in Chaldea.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"she became mad for them with the desire of her eyes, and she sent messengers to them in Chaldea. "

— Ezekiel 23:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

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And I saw that she had been defiled, and that they both took the same path.

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And she increased her fornications. And when she had seen men depicted on the wall, the images of the Chaldeans, expressed in colors,

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with belts wrapped around the waist, and with dyed headdresses on their heads, having seen the appearance of all the rulers, the likenesses of the sons of Babylon and of the land of the Chaldeans in which they were born,

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she became mad for them with the desire of her eyes, and she sent messengers to them in Chaldea.

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And when the sons of Babylon had gone to her, to the bed of breasts, they defiled her with their fornications, and she was polluted by them, and her soul was gorged by them.

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Also, her fornications were uncovered, and her shame was revealed. And my soul withdrew from her, as my soul had withdrawn from her sister.

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For she multiplied her fornications, remembering the days of her youth, in which she fornicated 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “she became mad for them with the desire of her eyes, and she sent messengers to them in 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 (CPDV): “she became mad for them with the desire of her eyes, and she sent messengers to them in 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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