Ezekiel 22:3
“Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself.”
Ezekiel 22:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And thou shalt shew her all her abominations, and shalt say: Thus saith the Lord God: This is the city that sheddeth blood in the midst of her, that her time may come: and that hath made idols against herself, to defile herself.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: A city that sheddeth blood in the midst of her, that her time may come, and that maketh idols against herself to defile her!
- DARBYDarby
- and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: A city that sheddeth blood in her midst, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You shall say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: A city that sheds blood in the midst of her, that her time may come, and that makes idols against herself to defile her!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and thou hast said: Thus said the Lord Jehovah: The city is shedding blood in its midst, For the coming in of its time, And it hath made idols on it for defilement.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Say to her, 'This is what the Lord God says: The city sheds blood within itself, seeking its own end, and makes idols to defile itself.
Context: Ezekiel 22
1Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city? yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations.
3Then say thou, Thus saith the Lord GOD, The city sheddeth blood in the midst of it, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself.
4Thou art become guilty in thy blood that thou hast shed; and hast defiled thyself in thine idols which thou hast made; and thou hast caused thy days to draw near, and art come even unto thy years: therefore have I made thee a reproach unto the heathen, and a mocking to all countries.
5Those that be near, and those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, which art infamous and much vexed.
About Ezekiel 22: The Sinful City and Its Consequences
Ezekiel 22 describes the sinful state of Jerusalem and the judgment that God will bring upon the city as a result. The chapter highlights various forms of wickedness, including oppression, idolatry, and sexual immorality, and depicts a society that has turned away from God and towards evil. Ultimately, the chapter emphasizes the severity of sin and the importance of repentance.
Commentary
Ezekiel 22 is a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of staying faithful to God. It presents a vivid picture of a society that has lost its way, where corruption and exploitation are rampant and where the vulnerable are ignored. At the same time, the chapter also reveals the heart of God, who longs for his people to turn back to him and seek his mercy. The message of Ezekiel 22 is a call to repentance and renewal, urging us to examine our own lives and make sure that we are living in accordance with God's will.