Ezekiel 24:6 nasb — 'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city, To the pot in which there is rust And whose rust has not g…

NASB

"'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city, To the pot in which there is rust And whose rust has not gone out of it! Take out of it piece after piece, Without making a choice."

— Ezekiel 24:6, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Ezekiel 24:6 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

Ezekiel 24 — Context

3

"Speak a parable to the rebellious house and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "Put on the pot, put it on and also pour water in it;

4

Put in it the pieces, Every good piece, the thigh and the shoulder; Fill it with choice bones.

5

"Take the choicest of the flock, And also pile wood under the pot. Make it boil vigorously. Also seethe its bones in it."

6

'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city, To the pot in which there is rust And whose rust has not gone out of it! Take out of it piece after piece, Without making a choice.

7

"For her blood is in her midst; She placed it on the bare rock; She did not pour it on the ground To cover it with dust.

8

"That it may cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have put her blood on the bare rock, That it may not be covered."

9

'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great.

Ezekiel 24:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 24:6 say?
Ezekiel 24:6 in the NASB reads: “'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city, To the pot in which there is rust And whose rust has not gone out of it! Take out of it piece after piece, Without making a choice.”
Where is Ezekiel 24:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, verse 6.
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 24:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:6 in?
Ezekiel 24:6 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 24:6?
Ezekiel 24:6 reads (NASB): “'Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "Woe to the bloody city, To the pot in which there is rust And whose rust has not gone out of it! Take out of it piece after piece, Without making a choice.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2