Ezekiel 23:19 bbe — But still she went on the more with her loose behaviour, keeping in mind the early days when she had been a loose woman…

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"But still she went on the more with her loose behaviour, keeping in mind the early days when she had been a loose woman in the land of Egypt."

— Ezekiel 23:19, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

16

And when she saw them she was full of desire for them, and sent servants to them in Chaldaea.

17

And the Babylonians came to her, into the bed of love, and made her unclean with their loose desire, and she became unclean with them, and her soul was turned from them.

18

So her loose behaviour was clearly seen and her shame uncovered: then my soul was turned from her as it had been turned from her sister.

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But still she went on the more with her loose behaviour, keeping in mind the early days when she had been a loose woman in the land of Egypt.

20

And she was full of desire for her lovers, whose flesh is like the flesh of asses and whose seed is like the seed of horses.

21

And she made the memory of the loose ways of her early years come back to mind, when her young breasts were crushed by the Egyptians.

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For this cause, O Oholibah, this is what the Lord has said: See, I will make your lovers come up against you, even those from whom your soul is turned away in disgust; and I will make them come up against you on every side;

Ezekiel 23:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:19 say?
Ezekiel 23:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But still she went on the more with her loose behaviour, keeping in mind the early days when she had been a loose woman in the land of Egypt.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:19 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 19.
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 23:19.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:19 in?
Ezekiel 23:19 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 23:19?
Ezekiel 23:19 reads (BBE): “But still she went on the more with her loose behaviour, keeping in mind the early days when she had been a loose woman in the land of Egypt.” 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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