Ezekiel 23:3 net — They engaged in prostitution in Egypt; in their youth they engaged in prostitution. Their breasts were squeezed there;…

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"They engaged in prostitution in Egypt; in their youth they engaged in prostitution. Their breasts were squeezed there; lovers fondled their virgin nipples there."

— Ezekiel 23:3, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

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Two Sisters The LORD’s message came to me:

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“Son of man, there were two women who were daughters of the same mother.

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They engaged in prostitution in Egypt; in their youth they engaged in prostitution. Their breasts were squeezed there; lovers fondled their virgin nipples there.

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Oholah was the name of the older and Oholibah the name of her younger sister. They became mine, and gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah is Samaria and Oholibah is Jerusalem.

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“Oholah engaged in prostitution while she was mine. She lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians– warriors

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clothed in blue, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.

Ezekiel 23:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:3 say?
Ezekiel 23:3 in the NET Bible reads: “They engaged in prostitution in Egypt; in their youth they engaged in prostitution. Their breasts were squeezed there; lovers fondled their virgin nipples there.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:3 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 3.
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 23:3.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:3 in?
Ezekiel 23:3 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 23:3?
Ezekiel 23:3 reads (NET): “They engaged in prostitution in Egypt; in their youth they engaged in prostitution. Their breasts were squeezed there; lovers fondled their virgin nipples there.” 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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