Ezekiel 23:31
Ezekiel 23:31 in Multiple Translations
Because you have followed the path of your sister, I will put her cup into your hand.’
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thine hand.
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thy hand.
You have gone in the way of your sister; and I will give her cup into your hand.
Because you did what your sister did, I will give you her cup to drink.
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister: therefore wil I giue her cup into thine hand.
In the way of thy sister thou hast walked, And I have given her cup into thy hand.
You have walked in the way of your sister; therefore I will give her cup into your hand.’
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thy hand.
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister, and I will give her cup into thy hand.
You have behaved likethe people of Samaria, who are like your older sister. So I will cause you to be punished [MET] like they were punished.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 23:31
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Ezekiel 23:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
אֲחוֹתֵ֖/ךְ
הָלָ֑כְתְּ
וְ/נָתַתִּ֥י
כוֹסָ֖/הּ
בְּ/יָדֵֽ/ךְ
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
אֲחוֹתֵ֖/ךְ
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
הָלָ֑כְתְּ
hâlak
H1980
to go
V-Qal-Perf-2fs
וְ/נָתַתִּ֥י
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
כוֹסָ֖/הּ
kôwç
H3563
cup
N-fs | Suff
בְּ/יָדֵֽ/ךְ
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 23:31
בְּ/דֶ֥רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | 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.
אֲחוֹתֵ֖/ךְ
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.
הָלָ֑כְתְּ
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
V-Qal-Perf-2fs
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
וְ/נָתַתִּ֥י
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
כוֹסָ֖/הּ
kôwç
H3563
"cup"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word can mean a cup or a type of owl, possibly due to the owl's unique eye shape. It's often used figuratively, like in Psalm 16:5, where God is the cup that fills our lives. The KJV translates it as 'cup' or 'owl'.
Definition: cup
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: cup, (small) owl. Compare H3599 (כִּיס). See also: Genesis 40:11; Proverbs 23:31; Psalms 11:6.
בְּ/יָדֵֽ/ךְ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:31
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 23:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:31
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:31
- Sermons on Ezekiel 23:31
Context — Oholibah to Be Plagued
29They will treat you with hatred, take all for which you have worked, and leave you naked and bare, so that the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your indecency and promiscuity
30have brought these things upon you, because you have prostituted yourself with the nations and defiled yourself with their idols.
31Because you have followed the path of your sister, I will put her cup into your hand.’
32This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You will drink your sister’s cup, a cup deep and wide. It will bring scorn and derision, for it holds so much. 33You will be filled with drunkenness and grief, with a cup of devastation and desolation, the cup of your sister Samaria.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Kings 21:13 | I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 7:14–15 | therefore what I did to Shiloh I will now do to the house that bears My Name, the house in which you trust, the place that I gave to you and your fathers. And I will cast you out of My presence, just as I have cast out all your brothers, all the descendants of Ephraim. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 25:15 | This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 23:13 | And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path. |
| 7 | Daniel 9:12 | You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. |
Ezekiel 23:31 Summary
This verse is saying that because Jerusalem followed the same path of sin as Samaria, they will experience the same punishment. It's like when we do the same things as someone else who got in trouble, we might get in trouble too. God is a fair judge and He wants us to learn from the mistakes of others, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:36-37 and Jeremiah 25:15-16. He wants us to turn away from sin and follow Him, as stated in Psalm 119:137, and to trust in His justice and fairness, even when things don't make sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to follow the path of my sister in Ezekiel 23:31?
In this context, it refers to following the same pattern of sin and idolatry as Samaria, which is being used as an example of God's judgment, as seen in Ezekiel 23:30 and Deuteronomy 28:36-37.
Why is God putting the cup into the hand of Jerusalem in Ezekiel 23:31?
This is a symbol of God's judgment, where Jerusalem will experience the same punishment as Samaria, as stated in Ezekiel 23:32-33, similar to how Babylon was used as a tool of judgment in Jeremiah 25:15-16.
Is God being unfair by punishing Jerusalem in the same way as Samaria?
No, God is a just and fair judge, as seen in Psalm 119:137, and He is holding Jerusalem to the same standard as Samaria, as both have committed similar sins, such as prostitution and idolatry, as mentioned in Ezekiel 23:30.
What can we learn from this verse about God's character?
We learn that God is a holy and just God, who will not tolerate sin, as seen in Isaiah 30:18, and that His judgment is fair and based on our actions, as stated in Romans 2:6-8.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I followed the path of those who have gone before me, and what are the potential consequences of my actions?
- How can I learn from the mistakes of others, such as Samaria, and apply those lessons to my own life?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be 'drinking from the cup' of sin and idolatry, and how can I turn away from those things?
- How can I trust in God's fairness and justice, even when I don't understand the circumstances around me?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:31
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister,.... Samaria, or the ten tribes of Israel; followed them in their idolatrous practices, were guilty of the same: therefore will I give her cup into thine
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:31
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thine hand. Therefore will I give her cup into thine hand - "her cup" of punishment.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:31
Thou, O Jerusalem and Judah, hast walked; hast run into the same sinful enormities. Thy sister; Samaria and the ten tribes, both great idolatresses. Her cup of judgments and sorrow, expressed frequently by a cup, : I will punish thee with punishments like hers, since thou hast made thyself in sins like her.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:31
Ezekiel 23:31 Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thine hand.Ver. 31. Therefore will I give her cup into thine hand.] An allusion to the manner of feasts, whereat the symposiarch or governor gave every guest his cup fitly tempered. God is the great Modimperator.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:31
31. her cup] That which she drank, Isaiah 51:22-23; Jeremiah 25:15-16.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:31
31, 32. Her cup — See Jeremiah 25:15; Matthew 20:22; Matthew 26:39. Every inhabitant of Jerusalem would admit that Samaria’s cup of sin and folly and punishment was deep and large (Ezekiel 23:32).
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:31
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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 |
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The Conviction We Need by Robert Wurtz II | In this sermon, the preacher, Brother Finney, speaks for two hours on the subject of God's love. The congregation becomes intensely interested, with many people rising to their fee |
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The Conviction We Need! by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II preaches on 'The Necessity of Holy Ghost Conviction,' emphasizing the crucial role of genuine conviction of sin by the Spirit of God for true conversion. He highlig |
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Jeremiah 49:12 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of Jesus drinking the cup of God's wrath, a metaphor for divine judgment, as prophesied for Edom. He explains that while Edom will face judg |