Ezekiel 23:47 web — The company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall kill their sons and their dau…

World English Bible

"The company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall kill their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire."

— Ezekiel 23:47, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

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.

45

Righteous men, they shall judge them with the judgment of adulteresses, and with the judgment of women who shed blood; because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands.

46

For thus says the Lord Yahweh: I will bring up a company against them, and will give them to be tossed back and forth and robbed.

47

The company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall kill their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire.

48

Thus will I cause lewdness to cease out of the land, that all women may be taught not to do after your lewdness.

49

They shall recompense your lewdness on you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols; and you shall know that I am the Lord Yahweh.

Ezekiel 23:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:47 say?
Ezekiel 23:47 in the World English Bible reads: “The company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall kill their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:47 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 47.
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 23:47.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:47 in?
Ezekiel 23:47 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 23:47?
Ezekiel 23:47 reads (WEB): “The company shall stone them with stones, and dispatch them with their swords; they shall kill their sons and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire.” 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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