Ezekiel 44:22 nasb — "And they shall not marry a widow or a divorced woman but shall take virgins from the offspring of the house of Israel,…

NASB

""And they shall not marry a widow or a divorced woman but shall take virgins from the offspring of the house of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest."

— Ezekiel 44:22, NASB

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Ezekiel 44 — Context

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"When they go out into the outer court, into the outer court to the people, they shall put off their garments in which they have been ministering and lay them in the holy chambers; then they shall put on other garments so that they will not transmit holiness to the people with their garments.

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"Also they shall not shave their heads, yet they shall not let their locks grow long; they shall only trim the hair of their heads.

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"Nor shall any of the priests drink wine when they enter the inner court.

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"And they shall not marry a widow or a divorced woman but shall take virgins from the offspring of the house of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest.

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"Moreover, they shall teach My people the difference between the holy and the profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.

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"In a dispute they shall take their stand to judge; they shall judge it according to My ordinances. They shall also keep My laws and My statutes in all My appointed feasts and sanctify My sabbaths.

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"They shall not go to a dead person to defile themselves; however, for father, for mother, for son, for daughter, for brother, or for a sister who has not had a husband, they may defile themselves.

Ezekiel 44:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 44:22 say?
Ezekiel 44:22 in the NASB reads: “"And they shall not marry a widow or a divorced woman but shall take virgins from the offspring of the house of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest.”
Where is Ezekiel 44:22 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 44:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 44, verse 22.
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 44:22.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 44:22 in?
Ezekiel 44:22 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 44:22?
Ezekiel 44:22 reads (NASB): “"And they shall not marry a widow or a divorced woman but shall take virgins from the offspring of the house of Israel, or a widow who is the widow of a priest.” 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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