Ezekiel 24:12 kjva — She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great scum went not forth out of her: her scum shall be in the fire.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great scum went not forth out of her: her scum shall be in the fire."

— Ezekiel 24:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

9

Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the bloody city! I will even make the pile for fire great.

10

Heap on wood, kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and spice it well, and let the bones be burned.

11

Then set it empty upon the coals thereof, that the brass of it may be hot, and may burn, and that the filthiness of it may be molten in it, that the scum of it may be consumed.

12

She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great scum went not forth out of her: her scum shall be in the fire.

13

In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.

14

I the Lord have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it; I will not go back, neither will I spare, neither will I repent; according to thy ways, and according to thy doings, shall they judge thee, saith the Lord God.

15

Also the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

Ezekiel 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:12 say?
Ezekiel 24:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great scum went not forth out of her: her scum shall be in the fire.”
Where is Ezekiel 24:12 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 12.
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 24:12.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:12 in?
Ezekiel 24:12 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 24:12?
Ezekiel 24:12 reads (KJVA): “She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great scum went not forth out of her: her scum shall be in the 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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