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"My face will I turn also from them, and they shall profane my secret [place]; and robbers shall enter into it, and profane it."

— Ezekiel 7:22, World English Bible

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KJV
“My face will I turn also from them, and they shall pollute my secret place: for the robbers shall enter into it, and defile it.”
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ASV
“My face will I turn also from them, and they shall profane my secret place; and robbers shall enter into it, and profane it. ”
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NET
“I will turn my face away from them and they will desecrate my treasured place. Vandals will enter it and desecrate it.”
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DRB
“And I will turn away my face from them, and they shall violate my secret place: and robbers shall enter into it, and defile it.”
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BBE
“And my face will be turned away from them, and they will make my secret place unholy: violent men will go into it and make it unholy.”
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KJVA
“My face will I turn also from them, and they shall pollute my secret place: for the robbers shall enter into it, and defile it.”
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Ezekiel 7 — Context

They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be as an unclean thing; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of Yahweh: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels; because it has been the stumbling block of their iniquity.

As for the beauty of his ornament, he set it in majesty; but they made the images of their abominations [and] their detestable things therein: therefore have I made it to them as an unclean thing.

I will give it into the hands of the strangers for a prey, and to the wicked of the earth for a spoil; and they shall profane it.

My face will I turn also from them, and they shall profane my secret [place]; and robbers shall enter into it, and profane it.

Make the chain; for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence.

Therefore I will bring the worst of the nations, and they shall possess their houses: I will also make the pride of the strong to cease; and their holy places shall be profaned.

Destruction comes; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none.

Ezekiel 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 7:22 say?

Ezekiel 7:22 in the World English Bible reads: “My face will I turn also from them, and they shall profane my secret [place]; and robbers shall enter into it, and profane it.”

Where is Ezekiel 7:22 in the Bible?

Ezekiel 7:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 7, 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 7:22.

What translation should I read Ezekiel 7:22 in?

Ezekiel 7:22 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 7:22?

Ezekiel 7:22 reads (WEB): “My face will I turn also from them, and they shall profane my secret [place]; and robbers shall enter into it, and profane it.” 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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