Ezekiel 23:9 net — Therefore I handed her over to her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted.

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"Therefore I handed her over to her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted."

— Ezekiel 23:9, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 23 — Context

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

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She bestowed her sexual favors on them; all of them were the choicest young men of Assyria. She defiled herself with all whom she desired– with all their idols.

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She did not abandon the prostitution she had practiced in Egypt; for in her youth men went to bed with her, fondled her virgin breasts, and ravished her.

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Therefore I handed her over to her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted.

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They exposed her nakedness, seized her sons and daughters, and killed her with the sword. She became notorious among women, and they executed judgments against her.

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“Her sister Oholibah watched this, but she became more corrupt in her lust than her sister had been, and her acts of prostitution were more numerous than those of her sister.

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She lusted after the Assyrians– governors and officials, warriors in full armor, horsemen riding on horses, all of them desirable young men.

Ezekiel 23:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 23:9 say?
Ezekiel 23:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Therefore I handed her over to her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted.”
Where is Ezekiel 23:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 23:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 23, verse 9.
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 23:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 23:9 in?
Ezekiel 23:9 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 23:9?
Ezekiel 23:9 reads (NET): “Therefore I handed her over to her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted.” 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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