Ezekiel 23:33
Ezekiel 23:33 in Multiple Translations
You will be filled with drunkenness and grief, with a cup of devastation and desolation, the cup of your sister Samaria.
Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
You will be broken and full of sorrow, with the cup of wonder and destruction, with the cup of your sister Samaria.
It will make you drunk and full of grief because it's a cup of that brings horror and destruction, the cup your sister Samaria drank from.
Thou shalt be filled with drunkennes and sorow, euen with the cup of destruction, and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
With drunkenness and sorrow thou art filled, A cup of astonishment and desolation, The cup of thy sister Samaria.
You will be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of your sister Samaria.
Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness, and sorrow: with the cup of grief, and sadness, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.
When you become very drunk, you will become very sad, becausedrinking what is in that cup [MTY] will cause you to become ruined and deserted, like what happened [MET] to the people of Samaria, who are like [MET] your sister.
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Ezekiel 23:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁכָּר֥וֹן
וְ/יָג֖וֹן
תִּמָּלֵ֑אִי
כּ֚וֹס
שַׁמָּ֣ה
וּ/שְׁמָמָ֔ה
כּ֖וֹס
אֲחוֹתֵ֥/ךְ
שֹׁמְרֽוֹן
שִׁכָּר֥וֹן
shikkârôwn
H7943
drunkenness
N-ms
וְ/יָג֖וֹן
yâgôwn
H3015
sorrow
Conj | N-ms
תִּמָּלֵ֑אִי
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Niphal-Imperf-2fs
כּ֚וֹס
kôwç
H3563
cup
N-fs
שַׁמָּ֣ה
shammâh
H8047
horror
N-fs
וּ/שְׁמָמָ֔ה
shᵉmâmâh
H8077
Desolate
Conj | N-fs
כּ֖וֹס
kôwç
H3563
cup
N-fs
אֲחוֹתֵ֥/ךְ
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
שֹׁמְרֽוֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
Samaria
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 23:33
שִׁכָּר֥וֹן
shikkârôwn
H7943
"drunkenness"
N-ms
Shikkarown means drunkenness or intoxication, describing a state of being drunk. This word is used in the Bible to warn against excessive drinking, as seen in Proverbs 23:29-30.
Definition: drunkenness
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: (be) drunken(-ness). See also: Jeremiah 13:13; Ezekiel 23:33; Ezekiel 39:19.
וְ/יָג֖וֹן
yâgôwn
H3015
"sorrow"
Conj | N-ms
Yagon refers to a state of sorrow or grief, like the anguish felt after a loss, and is used in the Bible to describe emotional pain.
Definition: grief, sorrow, anguish
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: grief, sorrow. See also: Genesis 42:38; Isaiah 35:10; Psalms 13:3.
תִּמָּלֵ֑אִי
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Niphal-Imperf-2fs
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
כּ֚וֹס
kôwç
H3563
"cup"
N-fs
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.
שַׁמָּ֣ה
shammâh
H8047
"horror"
N-fs
Shammâh refers to a state of horror or ruin, often describing a waste or desolate land. It can also mean consternation or appalment, and is used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/waste 1) waste, horror, appalment 1a) a waste (of land, city, etc) 1b) appalment, horror Also means: sham.mah (שַׁמָּה ": appalled" H8047H)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. See also: Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; Psalms 46:9.
וּ/שְׁמָמָ֔ה
shᵉmâmâh
H8077
"Desolate"
Conj | N-fs
This word refers to the state of being devastated or wasted, often used to describe the results of war or God's judgment. In Ezekiel 33:28, it describes the desolation of Israel. It's about a place being left empty and destroyed.
Definition: devastation, waste, desolation Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: (laid, [idiom] most) desolate(-ion), waste. See also: Exodus 23:29; Ezekiel 14:16; Isaiah 1:7.
כּ֖וֹס
kôwç
H3563
"cup"
N-fs
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.
אֲחוֹתֵ֥/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.
שֹׁמְרֽוֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
"Samaria"
N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:33
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- Ezekiel 23:33 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:33
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:33
- Sermons on Ezekiel 23:33
Context — Oholibah to Be Plagued
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.
34You will drink it and drain it; you will dash it to pieces, and tear your breasts. For I have spoken,’ declares the Lord GOD. 35Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you have forgotten Me and have cast Me behind your back, you must bear the consequences of your indecency and prostitution.’”Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 51:17 | Awake, awake! Rise up, O Jerusalem, you who have drunk from the hand of the LORD the cup of His fury; you who have drained the goblet to the dregs— the cup that makes men stagger. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 25:27 | “Then you are to tell them that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Drink, get drunk, and vomit. Fall down and never get up again, because of the sword I will send among you.’ |
| 3 | Jeremiah 25:15–16 | 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. And they will drink and stagger and go out of their minds, because of the sword that I will send among them.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 51:22 | Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God, who defends His people: “See, I have removed from your hand the cup of staggering. From that goblet, the cup of My fury, you will never drink again. |
| 5 | Habakkuk 2:16 | You will be filled with shame instead of glory. You too must drink and expose your uncircumcision! The cup in the LORD’s right hand will come around to you, and utter disgrace will cover your glory. |
Ezekiel 23:33 Summary
Ezekiel 23:33 is a warning from God that when we turn away from Him and follow our own sinful desires, we will face the consequences of our actions, which can be devastating and desolate. This verse uses the image of a cup to represent God's judgment, similar to Revelation 14:10, where those who worship the beast will drink from the cup of God's wrath. Just like Samaria, we can become spiritually 'drunk' and unaware of our true condition, leading to grief and sorrow, as seen in Isaiah 28:7. However, God's desire is to restore and redeem us, as seen in Ezekiel 36:22-32, and to fill us with His joy and peace, as promised in John 15:11 and Galatians 5:22-23.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'cup of devastation and desolation' represent in Ezekiel 23:33?
The 'cup of devastation and desolation' symbolizes God's judgment and wrath upon sin, as seen in Ezekiel 23:33, similar to the cup of God's wrath mentioned in Revelation 14:10 and Isaiah 51:17.
Why is Samaria mentioned as a sister in Ezekiel 23:33?
Samaria is mentioned as a sister because both Israel and Samaria had followed similar paths of sin and idolatry, as seen in Ezekiel 23:31-32, and now they will face similar judgments, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Leviticus 26:14-39.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse shows God's character as a just and righteous Judge, who will not tolerate sin and disobedience, as seen in Ezekiel 23:35 and Psalm 89:14, yet also as a loving Father who desires to redeem and restore His people, as seen in Ezekiel 36:22-32 and Jeremiah 31:3.
What is the significance of being 'filled with drunkenness and grief' in Ezekiel 23:33?
Being 'filled with drunkenness and grief' signifies the state of spiritual stupor and sorrow that comes from sin and rebellion against God, as seen in Isaiah 28:7 and Hosea 4:11, leading to a loss of spiritual discernment and a hardened heart, as warned in Ephesians 4:17-19 and Hebrews 3:12-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be 'drinking from the cup of devastation and desolation' in my own life, and how can I turn back to God?
- How does the concept of 'drunkenness and grief' relate to my own experiences of spiritual dryness or sorrow, and what can I learn from this verse about God's desire to restore me?
- In what ways am I following in the footsteps of Samaria, and what warnings or lessons can I take from this verse to apply to my own life?
- How does this verse challenge my understanding of God's character, and what does it reveal about His heart of justice and mercy?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:33
Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow,.... Sorrow is the effect of drunkenness; these two generally go together; when a man is filled with the one, he is with the other; this expresses the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:33
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou shalt drink of thy sister's cup deep and large: thou shalt be laughed to Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou shalt drink of thy sister's cup deep and large: thou shalt be
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:33
Thy afflictions shall be as great as thou canst hold, as a vessel filled with liquor. Thou shalt stagger with sorrows, that shall intoxicate and astonish. In the verse each part explains the other, sorrow explains drunkenness, astonishment explains sorrow, desolation explains astonishment, and the cup of Samaria, elsewhere called the line of Samaria, explains all: Samaria was made a heap, ; so shall Jerusalem be.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:33
Ezekiel 23:33 Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.Ver. 33. Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow.] That dry drunkenness, ut si catapotium bibas.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:33
33. and sorrow] Or, affliction.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:33
33. See Isaiah 51:17-23.
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:33
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The Demonstration of Judgment by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's judgment and how it is demonstrated throughout the Bible. He emphasizes that God's judgment is predictable and operates |
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K-534 Israel and the Apocalypse (3 of 3) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of sin and disobedience to God. He emphasizes that the people have sold themselves for nothing and will be redeemed without |
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The Cup of Trembling by David Wilkerson | This sermon delves into the concept of the 'cup of trembling' as addressed in Isaiah, focusing on the fears and challenges faced by God's people. It emphasizes the need to trust in |
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Summary of Israel's Present Plight and Her Future Glory by Art Katz | Art Katz discusses Israel's current struggles and the prophetic understanding of her future glory, emphasizing that the nation must undergo redemptive suffering before achieving la |
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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 |