Ezekiel 24:9 net — “‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed! I will also make the pile high.

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"“‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed! I will also make the pile high."

— Ezekiel 24:9, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

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“‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed, the pot whose rot is in it, whose rot has not been removed from it! Empty it piece by piece. No lot has fallen on it.

7

For her blood was in it; she poured it on an exposed rock; she did not pour it on the ground to cover it up with dust.

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To arouse anger, to take vengeance, I have placed her blood on an exposed rock so that it cannot be covered up.

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“‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed! I will also make the pile high.

10

Pile up the wood, kindle the fire; cook the meat well, mix in the spices, let the bones be charred.

11

Set the empty pot on the coals, until it becomes hot and its copper glows, until its uncleanness melts within it and its rot is consumed.

12

It has tried my patience; yet its thick rot is not removed from it. Subject its rot to the fire!

Ezekiel 24:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:9 say?
Ezekiel 24:9 in the NET Bible reads: ““‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed! I will also make the pile high.”
Where is Ezekiel 24:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 24:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 24, 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 24:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 24:9 in?
Ezekiel 24:9 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 24:9?
Ezekiel 24:9 reads (NET): ““‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the city of bloodshed! I will also make the pile high.” 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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