Ezekiel 23:16 net — When she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea.

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"When she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea."

— Ezekiel 23:16, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

13

I saw that she was defiled; both of them followed the same path.

14

But she increased her prostitution. She saw men carved on the wall, images of the Chaldeans carved in bright red,

15

wearing belts on their waists and flowing turbans on their heads, all of them looking like officers, the image of Babylonians whose native land is Chaldea.

16

When she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea.

17

The Babylonians crawled into bed with her. They defiled her with their lust; after she was defiled by them, she became disgusted with them.

18

When she lustfully exposed her nakedness, I was disgusted with her, just as I had been disgusted with her sister.

19

Yet she increased her prostitution, remembering the days of her youth when she engaged in prostitution 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 NET Bible reads: “When she saw them, she lusted after them and 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 (NET): “When she saw them, she lusted after them and 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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