Ezekiel 23:20 akjv — For she doted on their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.

American King James Version

"For she doted on their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses. "

— Ezekiel 23:20, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

17

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

18

So she discovered her prostitutions, and discovered her nakedness: then my mind was alienated from her, like as my mind was alienated from her sister.

19

Yet she multiplied her prostitutions, in calling to remembrance the days of her youth, wherein she had played the harlot in the land of Egypt.

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For she doted on their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.

21

Thus you called to remembrance the lewdness of your youth, in bruising your teats by the Egyptians for the breasts of your youth. ¶

22

Therefore, O Aholibah, thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will raise up your lovers against you, from whom your mind is alienated, and I will bring them against you on every side;

23

The Babylonians, and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, and Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them: all of them desirable young men, captains and rulers, great lords and renowned, all of them riding on horses.

Ezekiel 23:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:20 say?
Ezekiel 23:20 in the American King James Version reads: “For she doted on their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses. ”
Where is Ezekiel 23:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 20.
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 23:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:20 in?
Ezekiel 23:20 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 23:20?
Ezekiel 23:20 reads (AKJV): “For she doted on their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses. ” 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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