Ezekiel 22:11
Ezekiel 22:11 in Multiple Translations
One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter.
And one hath committed abomination with his neighbour’s wife; and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter in law; and another in thee hath humbled his sister, his father’s daughter.
And one hath committed abomination with his neighbor’s wife; and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter-in-law; and another in thee hath humbled his sister, his father’s daughter.
And in you one man has done what was disgusting with his neighbour's wife; and another has made his daughter-in-law unclean; and another has done wrong to his sister, his father's daughter.
You're home to evil men. One does disgusting things with someone else's wife. Another seduces his daughter-in-law, while another rapes his sister, the daughter of his own father.
And euery one hath committed abomination with his neighbours wife, and euery one hath wickedly defiled his daughter in lawe, and in thee hath euery man forced his owne sister, euen his fathers daughter.
And each with the wife of his neighbour hath done abomination, And each his daughter-in-law hath defiled through wickedness, And each his sister, his father's daughter, hath humbled in thee.
One has committed abomination with his neighbor’s wife, and another has lewdly defiled his daughter-in-law. Another in you has humbled his sister, his father’s daughter.
And one hath committed abomination with his neighbor's wife; and another hath lewdly defiled his daughter-in-law; and another in thee hath humbled his sister, his father's daughter.
And every one hath committed abomination with his neighbour’s wife, and the father in law hath wickedly defiled his daughter in law, the brother hath oppressed his sister the daughter of his father in thee.
There are men who have sex with someone else’s wife. Some men have sex with their daughters-in-law or with their sisters or half-sisters.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 22:11
- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 22:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:11
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:11
- Sermons on Ezekiel 22:11
Context — The Sins of Jerusalem
11One man commits an abomination with his neighbor’s wife; another wickedly defiles his daughter-in-law; and yet another violates his sister, his own father’s daughter.
12In you they take bribes to shed blood. You engage in usury, take excess interest, and extort your neighbors. But Me you have forgotten, declares the Lord GOD. 13Now look, I strike My hands together against your unjust gain and against the blood you have shed in your midst.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 18:15 | You must not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son’s wife; you are not to have sexual relations with her. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 13:14 | But Amnon refused to listen to her, and being stronger, he violated her and lay with her. |
| 3 | Leviticus 20:17 | If a man marries his sister, whether the daughter of his father or of his mother, and they have sexual relations, it is a disgrace. They must be cut off in the sight of their people. He has uncovered the nakedness of his sister; he shall bear his iniquity. |
| 4 | Leviticus 18:9 | You must not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere. |
| 5 | Leviticus 18:20 | You must not lie carnally with your neighbor’s wife and thus defile yourself with her. |
| 6 | Leviticus 20:12 | If a man lies with his daughter-in-law, both must surely be put to death. They have acted perversely; their blood is upon them. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 18:11 | though the father has done none of them: Indeed, the son eats at the mountain and defiles his neighbor’s wife. |
| 8 | Leviticus 20:10 | If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 22:22 | If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 13:1 | After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom. |
Ezekiel 22:11 Summary
Ezekiel 22:11 describes a list of terrible sins that God's people were committing, including adultery, incest, and other forbidden relationships. These sins are not just hurtful to people, but also offend God's holy nature, as seen in Leviticus 18:6-20. God wants us to live in a way that honors Him and respects the boundaries He has set for our good, as seen in Exodus 20:17 and Deuteronomy 5:18. By recognizing the severity of these sins, we can turn to God for forgiveness and healing, and seek to live in a way that pleases Him, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 4:7 and 1 Peter 1:15-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of abominations is Ezekiel 22:11 referring to?
Ezekiel 22:11 is describing various forms of sexual immorality, including adultery, incest, and other forbidden relationships, which are also condemned in Leviticus 18:6-20 and Deuteronomy 22:22.
Why is God highlighting these specific sins in Ezekiel 22:11?
God is emphasizing these sins because they represent a deep corruption and disregard for His laws and covenant with Israel, as seen in Exodus 20:17 and Deuteronomy 5:18.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel 22?
Ezekiel 22:11 is part of a larger condemnation of Israel's sins, highlighting the need for repentance and restoration, as seen in Ezekiel 22:1-16 and echoed in Jeremiah 7:9-11.
What can we learn from the specific mention of 'his own father's daughter' in Ezekiel 22:11?
The mention of 'his own father's daughter' emphasizes the close familial relationship being violated, underscoring the severity of the sin and the corruption of God's design for family relationships, as seen in Genesis 2:24 and Leviticus 18:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be compromising God's design for relationships in my own life, and how can I repent and seek restoration?
- How can I prioritize the pursuit of purity and holiness in my thoughts, words, and actions, as commanded in 1 Thessalonians 4:7 and 1 Peter 1:15-16?
- In what ways can I be an agent of healing and restoration in a world broken by sin and corruption, as seen in Isaiah 61:1-4 and Luke 4:18-19?
- What does Ezekiel 22:11 reveal about God's heart for justice and righteousness, and how can I align my own heart with His, as seen in Micah 6:8 and Matthew 23:23?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 22:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 22:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:11
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:11
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 22:11
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 22:11
Sermons on Ezekiel 22:11
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The Eternal Spirit the Gifts That Came by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the presence of dens of vice in our society, indicating that the Lord's coming is near. He refers to the book, which keeps him on the right |
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003 Joseph Was a Righteous Man by David Servant | This sermon delves into the genealogy of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his credentials as the Messiah through his lineage from Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Judah, and David. It highlights th |
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Moral Purity by Ralph Shallis | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of sex and its significance in the Bible. He emphasizes that sex was originally created by God as a good and beautiful thing, but du |
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The Limits of God's Grace by David Servant | David Servant preaches on the true biblical concept of grace, using the story of Jesus' encounter with the woman caught in adultery to illustrate that grace is not a license to sin |
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Neither Do I Condemn You by John Piper | This sermon delves into a controversial passage in the Bible, discussing the authenticity and significance of the story of the woman caught in adultery. It explores the scholarly d |
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From the Death of Saul to the Death of David by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the tragic events in King David's family, including David's sin with Bathsheba, the death of their child, and the rebellion of his son Absalom. David's so |





