Ezekiel 23:31 web — You have walked in the way of your sister; therefore will I give her cup into your hand.

World English Bible

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

— Ezekiel 23:31, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

28

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

29

and they shall deal with you in hatred, and shall take away all your labor, and shall leave you naked and bare; and the nakedness of your prostitution shall be uncovered, both your lewdness and your prostitution.

30

These things shall be done to you, because you have played the prostitute after the nations, 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.

32

Thus says the Lord Yahweh: You will drink of your sister's cup, which is deep and large; you will be ridiculed and held in derision; it contains much.

33

You shall be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of your sister Samaria.

34

You shall even drink it and drain it out, and you shall gnaw the broken pieces of it, and shall tear your breasts; for I have spoken it, says the Lord Yahweh.

Ezekiel 23:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:31 say?
Ezekiel 23:31 in the World English Bible reads: “You have walked in the way of your sister; therefore will I give her cup into your hand.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:31 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 31.
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 23:31.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:31 in?
Ezekiel 23:31 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 23:31?
Ezekiel 23:31 reads (WEB): “You have walked in the way of your sister; therefore will I give her cup into your hand.” 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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