Ezekiel 23:11
Ezekiel 23:11 in Multiple Translations
Her sister Oholibah saw this, yet in her lust and prostitution she was more depraved than her sister.
And when her sister Aholibah saw this, she was more corrupt in her inordinate love than she, and in her whoredoms more than her sister in her whoredoms.
And her sister Oholibah saw this, yet was she more corrupt in her doting than she, and in her whoredoms which were more than the whoredoms of her sister.
And her sister Oholibah saw this, but her desire was even more unmeasured, and her loose behaviour was worse than that of her sister.
Oholibah saw what happened to her sister, but she became even worse than her in her wanting sex and practicing prostitution.
And when her sister Aholibah sawe this, she marred her selfe with inordinate loue, more then she, and with her fornications more then her sister with her fornications.
And see doth her sister Aholibah, And she maketh her doting love more corrupt than she, And her whoredoms than the whoredoms of her sister.
“Her sister Oholibah saw this, yet she was more corrupt in her lusting than she, and in her prostitution which was more depraved than the prostitution of her sister.
And when her sister Aholibah saw this , she was more corrupt in her inordinate love than she, and in her prostitutions more than her sister in her prostitutions.
And when her sister Ooliba saw this, she was mad with lust more than she: and she carried her fornication beyond the fornication of her sister.
Heryounger sister Oholibah saw those thingsthat happened to Oholah, but she was a prostitute, and she desired to have sex with men more than herolder sister had desired.
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Ezekiel 23:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תֵּ֨רֶא֙
אֲחוֹתָ֣/הּ
אָהֳלִיבָ֔ה
וַ/תַּשְׁחֵ֥ת
עַגְבָתָ֖/הּ
מִמֶּ֑/נָּה
וְ/אֶת
תַּ֨זְנוּתֶ֔י/הָ
מִ/זְּנוּנֵ֖י
אֲחוֹתָֽ/הּ
וַ/תֵּ֨רֶא֙
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֲחוֹתָ֣/הּ
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
אָהֳלִיבָ֔ה
ʼOhŏlîybâh
H172
Oholibah
N-proper
וַ/תַּשְׁחֵ֥ת
shâchath
H7843
to ruin
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs
עַגְבָתָ֖/הּ
ʻăgâbâh
H5691
lust
N-fs | Suff
מִמֶּ֑/נָּה
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
תַּ֨זְנוּתֶ֔י/הָ
taznûwth
H8457
fornication
N-fp | Suff
מִ/זְּנוּנֵ֖י
zânûwn
H2183
fornication
Prep | N-mp
אֲחוֹתָֽ/הּ
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 23:11
וַ/תֵּ֨רֶא֙
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֲחוֹתָ֣/הּ
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
אָהֳלִיבָ֔ה
ʼOhŏlîybâh
H172
"Oholibah"
N-proper
Oholibah, meaning 'woman of the tent', is a symbolic name for Judah in the Bible, particularly in Ezekiel 23:4. It represents Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife, and is often used to describe a place of worship or a community of believers.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.23.4; sister of: Oholah (H0170) § Aholibah = "woman of the tent" or "the tent is in her" (metaph) Jerusalem as adulterous wife of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Aholibah. See also: Ezekiel 23:4; Ezekiel 23:22; Ezekiel 23:44.
וַ/תַּשְׁחֵ֥ת
shâchath
H7843
"to ruin"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to ruin or destroy something, and it is used in various forms throughout the Bible to describe corruption and decay.
Definition: 1) to destroy, corrupt, go to ruin, decay 1a) (Niphal) to be marred, be spoiled, be corrupted, be corrupt, be injured, be ruined, be rotted 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to spoil, ruin 1b2) to pervert, corrupt, deal corruptly (morally) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to spoil, ruin, destroy 1c2) to pervert, corrupt (morally) 1c3) destroyer (participle) 1d) (Hophal) spoiled, ruined (participle) Aramaic equivalent: she.chat (שְׁחַת "to corrupt" H7844)
Usage: Occurs in 136 OT verses. KJV: batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, [idiom] utterly, waste(-r). See also: Genesis 6:11; Psalms 14:1; Psalms 53:2.
עַגְבָתָ֖/הּ
ʻăgâbâh
H5691
"lust"
N-fs | Suff
This word describes excessive or selfish love, often used to warn against lustful desires. It emphasizes the dangers of letting love become an all-consuming passion. The KJV translates it as 'inordinate love'.
Definition: lustfulness
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: inordinate love. See also: Ezekiel 23:11.
מִמֶּ֑/נָּה
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
תַּ֨זְנוּתֶ֔י/הָ
taznûwth
H8457
"fornication"
N-fp | Suff
Fornication, or taznuth, refers to harlotry or idolatry, often used figuratively to describe spiritual unfaithfulness. In the KJV, it is translated as fornication or whoredom, emphasizing its negative connotation.
Definition: fornication, harlotry
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: fornication, whoredom. See also: Ezekiel 16:15; Ezekiel 23:7; Ezekiel 23:43.
מִ/זְּנוּנֵ֖י
zânûwn
H2183
"fornication"
Prep | N-mp
Fornication refers to adultery or prostitution, and is often used figuratively to describe idolatry in the Bible. It involves being unfaithful or engaging in immoral sexual behavior.
Definition: adultery, fornication, prostitution
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: whoredom. See also: Genesis 38:24; Hosea 2:4; Nahum 3:4.
אֲחוֹתָֽ/הּ
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:11
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- Ezekiel 23:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:11
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 23:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
- Sermons on Ezekiel 23:11
Context — The Two Adulterous Sisters
9Therefore I delivered her into the hands of her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted.
10They exposed her nakedness, seized her sons and daughters, and put her to the sword. Thus she became a byword among women, and they executed judgment against her.
11Her sister Oholibah saw this, yet in her lust and prostitution she was more depraved than her sister.
12She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men. 13And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 3:8–11 | She saw that because faithless Israel had committed adultery, I gave her a certificate of divorce and sent her away. Yet that unfaithful sister Judah had no fear and prostituted herself as well. Indifferent to her own infidelity, Israel had defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and trees. Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD. And the LORD said to me, “Faithless Israel has shown herself more righteous than unfaithful Judah. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 16:47–51 | And you not only walked in their ways and practiced their abominations, but soon you were more depraved than they were. As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen. Furthermore, Samaria did not commit half the sins you did. You have multiplied your abominations beyond theirs, and all the abominations you have committed have made your sisters appear righteous. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 23:4 | The older was named Oholah, and her sister was named Oholibah. They became Mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their identities, Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem. |
Ezekiel 23:11 Summary
[Ezekiel 23:11 tells us that even though Oholibah saw what happened to her sister, she still chose to follow the same path of sin and rebellion. This shows us that sin can be very deceiving and that we need to be careful not to be fooled by its temptations (1 Corinthians 10:12). Oholibah's story teaches us that sin has consequences, and that if we continue to rebel against God, we will face judgment (Hebrews 10:26-27). Despite Oholibah's mistakes, God still loves her and wants to restore her to a right relationship with Him. This is a reminder that God's love and mercy are always available to us, no matter how far we may have strayed (Romans 5:8).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the symbolism of the two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, in Ezekiel 23:11?
The two sisters represent the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, with Oholah symbolizing Samaria, the capital of Israel, and Oholibah symbolizing Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, as seen in Ezekiel 23:4, which says, "Their names were Oholah the elder and Oholibah her sister."
Why did Oholibah become more depraved than her sister despite witnessing her sister's punishment?
Oholibah's depravity was a result of her hardened heart, which is a common theme throughout the Bible, such as in Romans 1:28, where it says, "Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them over to a depraved mind."
What is the significance of Oholibah's lust and prostitution in Ezekiel 23:11?
Oholibah's lust and prostitution symbolize Judah's idolatry and spiritual adultery, which is a recurring theme in the Bible, such as in Hosea 1:2, where God instructs Hosea to marry a prostitute to illustrate Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness.
How does Ezekiel 23:11 relate to the concept of sin and its consequences?
Ezekiel 23:11 highlights the dangers of sin and its consequences, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8, which says, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can avoid becoming desensitized to the consequences of sin, like Oholibah in Ezekiel 23:11?
- How can I apply the lessons of Ezekiel 23:11 to my own life, in terms of recognizing and avoiding spiritual adultery and idolatry?
- What are some common pitfalls or temptations that can lead me down a path of spiritual depravity, and how can I guard against them?
- In what ways can I cultivate a heart that is soft and responsive to God's warnings and corrections, rather than hardening my heart like Oholibah?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:11
And when her sister Aholibah saw this,.... The two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, when, they saw the idolatries the ten tribes fell into, and the destruction which came upon them for the same; instead
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:11
And when her sister Aholibah saw this, she was more corrupt in her inordinate love than she, and in her whoredoms more than her sister in her whoredoms. When her sister Aholibah saw this.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
Aholibah; Judah, yet two tribes. Saw this; both the sins and punishments of the kingdom of Israel, which should have been her admonition. She was more corrupt, ran more violently into both friendship, confederacies, and idolatries with the Assyrians, than her sister, Samaria; Jerusalem had more idols in it, and more abominable idolatry, than any we read of in Samaria that, at present, I can remember.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
Ezekiel 23:11 And when her sister Aholibah saw [this], she was more corrupt in her inordinate love than she, and in her whoredoms more than her sister in [her] whoredoms.Ver. 11. And when her sister Aholibah saw this.] And yet would not be warned; which was a just both presage and desert of her utter destruction. She was more corrupt.] She was therefore the worse, because she should have been better.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
(11) She was more corrupt.—Enough having been said of Aholah to form the basis for a comparison, the prophet now turns to Aholibah. The idolatries of Judah not only comparatively but actually exceeded those of her sister kingdom. See, e.g., the account of Manaseeh’s reign (2 Kings 21:1-16; 2 Chronicles 33:1-9). In addition to her connection with Assyria, Judah also formed alliances with Chaldæa, and intrigued with Egypt and other nations.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:11
11–21. The infidelities of Judah with Assyria, Babylon and Egypt 11. On the greater excesses of Judah cf. Ezekiel 16:47; Ezekiel 16:51; Jeremiah 3:8; Jeremiah 3:11.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 23:11
The idolatries of Manasseh’s reign exceeded all that had gone before either in Israel or in Judah 2 Kings 21:1-16; 2 Chronicles 33:1-10.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:11
11. Aholibah… was more corrupt — Judah, though with greater privileges, was even worse than her sister Samaria (Ezekiel 16:47; Ezekiel 16:51; Jeremiah 3:8; Jeremiah 3:11).
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:11
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Love Him Because of His Love to You by Thomas Shepard | Thomas Shepard preaches about the incredible love of the Lord Jesus towards all, desiring to be espoused to each soul. This love is real, fervent, constant, and pure, demonstrated |