Ezekiel 23:43
“Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?”
Ezekiel 23:43 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I said to her that was worn out in her adulteries: Now will this woman still continue in her fornication.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then said I of her that was old in adulteries, Now will they play the harlot with her, and she with them .
- DARBYDarby
- And I said of her that was old in adulteries, Will she now commit her fornications, even she.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then I said of her who was old in adulteries, Now will they play the prostitute with her, and she [with them].
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And I say of the worn-out one in adulteries, Now they commit her whoredoms ; she also!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then I said to her who was old in adultery, "Will they now commit promiscuity with her, and she with them?"
Context: Ezekiel 23
41And satest upon a stately bed, and a table prepared before it, whereupon thou hast set mine incense and mine oil.
42And a voice of a multitude being at ease was with her: and with the men of the common sort were brought Sabeans from the wilderness, which put bracelets upon their hands, and beautiful crowns upon their heads.
43Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?
44Yet they went in unto her, as they go in unto a woman that playeth the harlot: so went they in unto Aholah and unto Aholibah, the lewd women.
45And the righteous men, they shall judge them after the manner of adulteresses, and after the manner of women that shed blood; because they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands.
About Ezekiel 23: The Unfaithful Sisters
In Ezekiel 23, the prophet receives a vision from God about two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, who represent the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Both sisters have committed adultery and idolatry, forsaking their covenant with God. God expresses his anger and judgment against them, and they will face destruction and captivity as a result of their actions.
Commentary
Ezekiel 23 is a powerful and graphic portrayal of God’s judgment against the unfaithfulness of his people. The vivid language and imagery used to describe the sisters' sin and punishment illustrates the depth of the offense committed. The chapter also emphasizes God’s unwavering justice and righteousness, and serves as a warning to those who would turn away from him. It reveals the consequences of disobedience and the importance of remaining faithful to God’s covenant. Despite the harsh tone of this chapter, it ultimately points to a God who desires restoration and redemption for his people, even in the midst of their rebellion.