Ezekiel 23:41 web — and sit on a stately bed, with a table prepared before it, whereupon you set my incense and my oil.

World English Bible

"and sit on a stately bed, with a table prepared before it, whereupon you set my incense and my oil."

— Ezekiel 23:41, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

38

Moreover this they have done to me: they have defiled my sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my Sabbaths.

39

For when they had slain their children to their idols, then they came the same day into my sanctuary to profane it; and behold, thus have they done in the midst of my house.

40

Furthermore you have sent for men who come from far, to whom a messenger was sent, and behold, they came; for whom you did wash yourself, paint your eyes, and decorate yourself with ornaments,

41

and sit on a stately bed, with a table prepared before it, whereupon you set my incense and my oil.

42

The voice of a multitude being at ease was with her: and with men of the common sort were brought drunkards from the wilderness; and they put bracelets on the hands of them [twain], and beautiful crowns on their heads.

43

Then I said of her who was old in adulteries, Now will they play the prostitute with her, and she [with them].

44

They went in to her, as they go in to a prostitute: so went they in to Oholah and to Oholibah, the lewd women.

Ezekiel 23:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:41 say?
Ezekiel 23:41 in the World English Bible reads: “and sit on a stately bed, with a table prepared before it, whereupon you set my incense and my oil.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:41 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:41 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 41.
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 23:41.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:41 in?
Ezekiel 23:41 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 23:41?
Ezekiel 23:41 reads (WEB): “and sit on a stately bed, with a table prepared before it, whereupon you set my incense and my oil.” 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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