Ezekiel 23:28 akjv — For thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver you into the hand of them whom you hate, into the hand of them from…

American King James Version

"For thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver you into the hand of them whom you hate, into the hand of them from whom your mind is alienated: "

— Ezekiel 23:28, American King James Version

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

25

And I will set my jealousy against you, and they shall deal furiously with you: they shall take away your nose and your ears; and your remnant shall fall by the sword: they shall take your sons and your daughters; and your residue shall be devoured by the fire.

26

They shall also strip you out of your clothes, and take away your fair jewels.

27

Thus will I make your lewdness to cease from you, and your prostitution brought from the land of Egypt: so that you shall not lift up your eyes to them, nor remember Egypt any more.

28

For thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver you into the hand of them whom you hate, into the hand of them from whom your mind is alienated:

29

And they shall deal with you hatefully, and shall take away all your labor, and shall leave you naked and bore: and the nakedness of your prostitutions shall be discovered, both your lewdness and your prostitutions.

30

I will do these things to you, because you have gone a whoring after the heathen, and because you are polluted with their idols.

31

You have walked in the way of your sister; therefore will I give her cup into your hand.

Ezekiel 23:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:28 say?
Ezekiel 23:28 in the American King James Version reads: “For thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver you into the hand of them whom you hate, into the hand of them from whom your mind is alienated: ”
Where is Ezekiel 23:28 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 28.
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 23:28.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:28 in?
Ezekiel 23:28 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 23:28?
Ezekiel 23:28 reads (AKJV): “For thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I will deliver you into the hand of them whom you hate, into the hand of them from whom your mind is alienated: ” 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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