Ezekiel 23:43 kjva — Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?"

— Ezekiel 23:43, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

40

And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far, unto whom a messenger was sent; and, lo, they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst thyself with ornaments,

41

And satest upon a stately bed, and a table prepared before it, whereupon thou hast set mine incense and mine oil.

42

And a voice of a multitude being at ease was with her: and with the men of the common sort were brought Sabeans from the wilderness, which put bracelets upon their hands, and beautiful crowns upon their heads.

43

Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?

44

Yet they went in unto her, as they go in unto a woman that playeth the harlot: so went they in unto Aholah and unto Aholibah, the lewd women.

45

And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner of adulteresses, and after the manner of women that shed blood; because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands.

46

For thus saith the Lord God; I will bring up a company upon them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled.

Ezekiel 23:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:43 say?
Ezekiel 23:43 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?”
Where is Ezekiel 23:43 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 43.
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 23:43.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:43 in?
Ezekiel 23:43 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 23:43?
Ezekiel 23:43 reads (KJVA): “Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?” 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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