Ezekiel 23:46 nasb — "For thus says the Lord GOD, 'Bring up a company against them and give them over to terror and plunder.

NASB

""For thus says the Lord GOD, 'Bring up a company against them and give them over to terror and plunder."

— Ezekiel 23:46, NASB

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

43

"Then I said concerning her who was worn out by adulteries, 'Will they now commit adultery with her when she is thus?'

44

"But they went in to her as they would go in to a harlot. Thus they went in to Oholah and to Oholibah, the lewd women.

45

"But they, righteous men, will judge them with the judgment of adulteresses and with the judgment of women who shed blood, because they are adulteresses and blood is on their hands.

46

"For thus says the Lord GOD, 'Bring up a company against them and give them over to terror and plunder.

47

'The company will stone them with stones and cut them down with their swords; they will slay their sons and their daughters and burn their houses with fire.

48

'Thus I will make lewdness cease from the land, that all women may be admonished and not commit lewdness as you have done.

49

'Your lewdness will be requited upon you, and you will bear the penalty of worshiping your idols; thus you will know that I am the Lord GOD.'"

Ezekiel 23:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:46 say?
Ezekiel 23:46 in the NASB reads: “"For thus says the Lord GOD, 'Bring up a company against them and give them over to terror and plunder.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:46 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 46.
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 23:46.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:46 in?
Ezekiel 23:46 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 23:46?
Ezekiel 23:46 reads (NASB): “"For thus says the Lord GOD, 'Bring up a company against them and give them over to terror and plunder.” 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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