Ezekiel 23:13
Ezekiel 23:13 in Multiple Translations
And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path.
Then I saw that she was defiled, that they took both one way,
And I saw that she was defiled; they both took one way.
And I saw that she had become unclean; the two of them went the same way.
I saw that she had also made herself unclean—both sisters were doing the same thing.
Then I sawe that she was defiled, and that they were both after one sort,
And I see that she hath been defiled, One way [is] to them both.
I saw that she was defiled. They both went the same way.
Then I saw that she was defiled, that they took both one way.
And I saw that she was defiled, and that they both took one way.
I saw what she did that caused her to became unacceptable to me, just like herolder sister.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 23:13
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Ezekiel 23:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֵ֖רֶא
כִּ֣י
נִטְמָ֑אָה
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
אֶחָ֖ד
לִ/שְׁתֵּי/הֶֽן
וָ/אֵ֖רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
נִטְמָ֑אָה
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
to defile
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
N-cs
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לִ/שְׁתֵּי/הֶֽן
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Prep | Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 23:13
וָ/אֵ֖רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
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.
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
נִטְמָ֑אָה
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
"to defile"
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to be foul or contaminated, often in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is unclean or polluted. In the book of Leviticus, it talks about being unclean and how to become clean again.
Definition: 1) to be unclean, become unclean, become impure 1a) (Qal) to be or become unclean 1a1) sexually 1a2) religiously 1a3) ceremonially 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to defile oneself, be defiled 1b1a) sexually 1b1b) by idolatry 1b1c) ceremonially 1b2) to be regarded as unclean 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to defile 1c1a) sexually 1c1b) religiously 1c1c) ceremonially 1c2) to pronounce unclean, declare unclean (ceremonially) 1c3) to profane (God's name) 1d) (Pual) to be defiled 1e) (Hithpael) to be unclean 1f) (Hothpael) to be defiled
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:5; Leviticus 22:5; Psalms 79:1.
דֶּ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
לִ/שְׁתֵּי/הֶֽן
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Prep | Adj | Suff
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:13
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Context — The Two Adulterous Sisters
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.
14But Oholibah carried her prostitution even further. She saw the men portrayed on the wall, images of the Chaldeans, engraved in vermilion, 15wearing belts on their waists and flowing turbans on their heads; all of them looked like officers of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the land of their birth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosea 12:1–2 | Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt. The LORD also brings a charge against Judah. He will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 17:18–19 | So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 23:31 | Because you have followed the path of your sister, I will put her cup into your hand.’ |
Ezekiel 23:13 Summary
[Ezekiel 23:13 tells us that both of the sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, had become corrupt and followed the same path of sin. This shows us that when we sin, it can lead to more sin, and we need to be careful to stay on the right path, as warned in Psalm 119:101-102. We can learn from their example and remember that God is always ready to forgive us when we repent, as promised in 1 John 1:9. By staying close to God and following His commands, we can avoid the dangers of sin and stay on the path of righteousness, as taught in Proverbs 10:29-30.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'both of them had taken the same path' in Ezekiel 23:13?
This phrase highlights the similarity in the sinful actions of the two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, who both engaged in spiritual adultery, as warned against in Exodus 34:15-16 and Deuteronomy 31:16.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and its consequences?
Ezekiel 23:13 illustrates how sin can lead to further sin, as seen in the progression of Oholibah's actions, and ultimately to judgment, as prophesied in Ezekiel 23:25 and Ezekiel 23:49.
What can we learn from the example of Oholibah's increasing depravity in Ezekiel 23:11-15?
This passage teaches us about the dangers of unchecked sin and the importance of repentance, as emphasized in 1 John 1:9 and Proverbs 28:13.
How does this verse fit into the broader context of Ezekiel's prophecies about Israel and Judah?
Ezekiel 23:13 is part of a larger narrative about God's judgment on His people for their spiritual adultery, as seen in Ezekiel 16:1-63 and Ezekiel 20:1-44, and the importance of faithfulness and obedience, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 6:1-25 and Matthew 25:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be following the same path of sin as Oholibah, and how can I turn back to God?
- How can I learn from the example of Oholibah's increasing depravity and avoid similar pitfalls in my own life?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be compromising my faith or engaging in spiritual adultery, and how can I repent and return to God?
- How can I apply the lessons from Ezekiel 23:13 to my relationships with others, and what does this verse teach me about the importance of faithfulness and loyalty?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:13
Then I saw that she was defiled,.... With idols, and the worship of them, Ezekiel 23:7: that they took both one way; the same way of idolatry; worshipped the same idols, lived the same course of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:13
Then I saw that she was defiled, that they took both one way, They took both one way - both alike forsaking God for pagan confidences.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:13
Then; when she took not warning, neither feared. She was defiled; her heart was already on her idols. Both Samaria and Jerusalem took one way; chose the same idols and idolatry.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:13
Ezekiel 23:13 Then I saw that she was defiled, [that] they [took] both one way,Ver. 13. Then I saw that she was defiled.] Whence it is that man’ s nature is so prone to idolatry, and why that sin is compared to adultery, see Polanus upon this chapter, pp. 538-540.
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:13
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(Genesis) Genesis 32:24 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with a man until daybreak. He clarifies that Jacob did not initiate the wrestling match and did not want to figh |