Ezekiel 7:23 nasb — 'Make the chain, for the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.

NASB

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

— Ezekiel 7:23, NASB

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Ezekiel 7 — Context

20

'They transformed the beauty of His ornaments into pride, and they made the images of their abominations and their detestable things with it; therefore I will make it an abhorrent thing to them.

21

'I will give it into the hands of the foreigners as plunder and to the wicked of the earth as spoil, and they will profane it.

22

'I will also turn My face from them, and they will profane My secret place; then robbers will enter and profane it.

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

24

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

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'When anguish comes, they will seek peace, but there will be none.

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'Disaster will come upon disaster and rumor will be added to rumor; then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but the law will be lost from the priest and counsel from the elders.

Ezekiel 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 7:23 say?
Ezekiel 7:23 in the NASB reads: “'Make the chain, for the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.”
Where is Ezekiel 7:23 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 7:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 7, verse 23.
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 7:23.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 7:23 in?
Ezekiel 7:23 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 7:23?
Ezekiel 7:23 reads (NASB): “'Make the chain, for the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.” 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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