Ezekiel 24:9 web — Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great.

World English Bible

"Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great."

— Ezekiel 24:9, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 24 — Context

6

Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city, to the caldron whose rust is therein, and whose rust is not gone out of it! take out of it piece after piece; No lot is fallen on it.

7

For her blood is in the midst of her; she set it on the bare rock; she didn't pour it on the ground, to cover it with dust.

8

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

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Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great.

10

Heap on the wood, make the fire hot, boil well the flesh, and make thick the broth, and let the bones be burned.

11

Then set it empty on its coals, that it may be hot, and its brass may burn, and that its filthiness may be molten in it, that its rust may be consumed.

12

She has wearied [herself] with toil; yet her great rust doesn't go forth out of her; her rust doesn't [go forth] by fire.

Ezekiel 24:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 24:9 say?
Ezekiel 24:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great.”
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 (WEB): “Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Woe to the bloody city! I also will make the pile great.” 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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