Ezekiel 23:8 nasb — "She did not forsake her harlotries from the time in Egypt; for in her youth men had lain with her, and they handled he…

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""She did not forsake her harlotries from the time in Egypt; for in her youth men had lain with her, and they handled her virgin bosom and poured out their lust on her."

— Ezekiel 23:8, NASB

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

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"Oholah played the harlot while she was Mine; and she lusted after her lovers, after the Assyrians, her neighbors,

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who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.

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"She bestowed her harlotries on them, all of whom were the choicest men of Assyria; and with all whom she lusted after, with all their idols she defiled herself.

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"She did not forsake her harlotries from the time in Egypt; for in her youth men had lain with her, and they handled her virgin bosom and poured out their lust on her.

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"Therefore, I gave her into the hand of her lovers, into the hand of the Assyrians, after whom she lusted.

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"They uncovered her nakedness; they took her sons and her daughters, but they slew her with the sword. Thus she became a byword among women, and they executed judgments on her.

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"Now her sister Oholibah saw this, yet she was more corrupt in her lust than she, and her harlotries were more than the harlotries of her sister.

Ezekiel 23:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:8 say?
Ezekiel 23:8 in the NASB reads: “"She did not forsake her harlotries from the time in Egypt; for in her youth men had lain with her, and they handled her virgin bosom and poured out their lust on her.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 8.
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 23:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:8 in?
Ezekiel 23:8 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 23:8?
Ezekiel 23:8 reads (NASB): “"She did not forsake her harlotries from the time in Egypt; for in her youth men had lain with her, and they handled her virgin bosom and poured out their lust on her.” 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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