Ezekiel 7:20 net — They rendered the beauty of his ornaments into pride, and with it they made their abominable images– their detestable i…

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"They rendered the beauty of his ornaments into pride, and with it they made their abominable images– their detestable idols. Therefore I will render it filthy to them."

— Ezekiel 7:20, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 7 — Context

17

All of their hands will hang limp; their knees will be wet with urine.

18

They will wear sackcloth, terror will cover them; shame will be on all their faces, and all of their heads will be shaved bald.

19

They will discard their silver in the streets, and their gold will be treated like filth. Their silver and gold will not be able to deliver them on the day of the LORD’s fury. They will not satisfy their hunger or fill their stomachs because their wealth was the obstacle leading to their iniquity.

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They rendered the beauty of his ornaments into pride, and with it they made their abominable images– their detestable idols. Therefore I will render it filthy to them.

21

I will give it to foreigners as loot, to the world’s wicked ones as plunder, and they will desecrate it.

22

I will turn my face away from them and they will desecrate my treasured place. Vandals will enter it and desecrate it.

23

(Make the chain, because the land is full of murder and the city is full of violence.)

Ezekiel 7:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 7:20 say?
Ezekiel 7:20 in the NET Bible reads: “They rendered the beauty of his ornaments into pride, and with it they made their abominable images– their detestable idols. Therefore I will render it filthy to them.”
Where is Ezekiel 7:20 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 7:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 7, verse 20.
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 7:20.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 7:20 in?
Ezekiel 7:20 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 7:20?
Ezekiel 7:20 reads (NET): “They rendered the beauty of his ornaments into pride, and with it they made their abominable images– their detestable idols. Therefore I will render it filthy to them.” 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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