Ezekiel 23:49
Ezekiel 23:49 in Multiple Translations
They will repay you for your indecency, and you will bear the consequences of your sins of idolatry. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’”
And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols; and ye shall know that I am the Lord Jehovah.
And I will send on you the punishment of your evil ways, and you will be rewarded for your sins with your images: and you will be certain that I am the Lord.
They will punish you for your immorality, and you will have to experience the consequences of your idol worship. Then you will know that I am the Lord God.”
And they shall laye your wickednesse vpon you, and ye shall beare the sinnes of your idoles, and ye shall knowe that I am the Lord God.
And they have put your wickedness on you, And the sins of your idols ye bear, And ye have known that I [am] the Lord Jehovah!
They will recompense your lewdness on you, and you will bear the sins of your idols. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’”
And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
And they shall render your wickedness upon you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols: and you shall know that I am the Lord God.
Youpeople of Jerusalem will be punished for your immoral behavior and for your worshiping idols. Then you will know that I, Yahweh the Lord, have the power to do what I say that I will do.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 23:49
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Ezekiel 23:49 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/נָתְנ֤וּ
זִמַּתְ/כֶ֨נָה֙
עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ן
וַ/חֲטָאֵ֥י
גִלּוּלֵי/כֶ֖ן
תִּשֶּׂ֑אינָה
וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֕ם
כִּ֥י
אֲנִ֖י
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
יְהוִֽה
וְ/נָתְנ֤וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
זִמַּתְ/כֶ֨נָה֙
zimmâh
H2154
wickedness
N-fs | Suff
עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ן
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
וַ/חֲטָאֵ֥י
chêṭᵉʼ
H2399
sin
Conj | N-mp
גִלּוּלֵי/כֶ֖ן
gillûwl
H1544
idol
N-mp | Suff
תִּשֶּׂ֑אינָה
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-2fp
וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֕ם
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
N-mp | Suff
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
YHWH/God
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 23:49
וְ/נָתְנ֤וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
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.
זִמַּתְ/כֶ֨נָה֙
zimmâh
H2154
"wickedness"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a wicked or evil plan, and can include things like adultery, incest, and idolatry. It is used to describe the bad intentions or schemes of people in the Bible.
Definition: 1) plan, device, wickedness, evil plan, mischievous purpose 1a) plan, purpose 1b) evil device, wickedness 1c) not chaste, incest, licentiousness, adultery, idolatry, harlotry
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: heinous crime, lewd(-ly, -ness), mischief, purpose, thought, wicked (device, mind, -ness). See also: Leviticus 18:17; Ezekiel 16:27; Psalms 26:10.
עֲלֵי/כֶ֔ן
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
וַ/חֲטָאֵ֥י
chêṭᵉʼ
H2399
"sin"
Conj | N-mp
Sin refers to a crime or its punishment, including guilt and offense. It is the result of missing the mark or going wrong, and can have serious consequences.
Definition: 1) sin 1a) sin 1b) guilt for sin 1c) punishment for sin Aramaic equivalent: cha.ti (חֲטָי "sin" H2408)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: fault, [idiom] grievously, offence, (punishment of) sin. See also: Genesis 41:9; 2 Kings 10:29; Psalms 51:7.
גִלּוּלֵי/כֶ֖ן
gillûwl
H1544
"idol"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to an idol, which is an object worshipped as a god. It literally means a log or a round piece of wood, but it's used to describe false gods and idols in the Bible. It's often used in a negative sense to criticize idol worship.
Definition: idols
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: idol. See also: Leviticus 26:30; Ezekiel 18:12; Jeremiah 50:2.
תִּשֶּׂ֑אינָה
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-2fp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
וִ/ידַעְתֶּ֕ם
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-2mp
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּ֥י
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.
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
אֲדֹנָ֥/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
יְהוִֽה
Yᵉhôvih
H3069
"YHWH/God"
N-proper
YHWH is a name for God, often used in combination with 'Lord'. It is similar to Yehovah, but with different vowels. This name emphasizes God's power and authority.
Definition: 1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah' 1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
Usage: Occurs in 296 OT verses. KJV: God. See also: Genesis 15:2; Ezekiel 14:21; Psalms 68:21.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:49
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 23:49 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:49
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:49
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:49
- Sermons on Ezekiel 23:49
Context — Judgment on Both Sisters
47The mob will stone them and cut them down with their swords. They will kill their sons and daughters and burn down their houses.
48So I will put an end to indecency in the land, and all the women will be admonished not to imitate your behavior.
49They will repay you for your indecency, and you will bear the consequences of your sins of idolatry. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 9:10 | But as for Me, I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. I will bring their deeds down upon their own heads.” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 7:4 | I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ |
| 3 | Ezekiel 6:7 | The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD. |
| 4 | Isaiah 59:18 | So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 7:9 | I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that it is I, the LORD, who strikes the blow. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 20:38 | And I will purge you of those who rebel and transgress against Me. I will bring them out of the land in which they dwell, but they will not enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the LORD. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 22:31 | So I have poured out My indignation upon them and consumed them with the fire of My fury. I have brought their ways down upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 8 | Ezekiel 20:42 | Then you will know that I am the LORD, when I bring you into the land of Israel, the land that I swore to give your fathers. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 25:5 | I will make Rabbah a pasture for camels, and Ammon a resting place for sheep. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ |
| 10 | Ezekiel 23:35 | Therefore 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.’” |
Ezekiel 23:49 Summary
This verse, Ezekiel 23:49, is saying that God will punish those who have committed indecency and idolatry, and that they will know He is the one true God. This punishment is not just for the sake of punishment, but so that the people will turn back to God and know Him as the Lord GOD, as seen in Ezekiel 20:20. It's like when a parent disciplines their child, not to hurt them, but to teach them what is right and wrong, as seen in Proverbs 22:6. By punishing sin, God is showing His love and care for His people, and calling them to return to Him, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'repay' someone for their indecency in Ezekiel 23:49?
In this context, 'repay' means to punish or penalize someone for their sinful actions, as seen in Ezekiel 23:47 where the mob stones and kills those who have committed indecency, and also in Deuteronomy 22:22, where those who commit adultery are punished.
What is the consequence of idolatry mentioned in Ezekiel 23:49?
The consequence of idolatry is that the people will bear the punishment for their sins, and then they will know that the Lord GOD is the one true God, as stated in Ezekiel 23:49, and also in Isaiah 45:5-6, where God says He is the only true God.
How does God put an end to indecency in the land according to Ezekiel 23:48-49?
God puts an end to indecency by punishing those who have committed it, as seen in Ezekiel 23:47-48, and by making an example of them so that all the women will be admonished not to imitate their behavior, similar to what is written in Romans 6:23, where the wages of sin is death.
What is the ultimate goal of God's punishment in Ezekiel 23:49?
The ultimate goal of God's punishment is that the people will know that He is the Lord GOD, as stated in Ezekiel 23:49, and also in Ezekiel 20:20, where God says that by keeping His ordinances and statutes, the people will know that He is the Lord their God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unknowingly committing idolatry in my own life, and how can I turn back to the one true God?
- How can I learn to fear the Lord and tremble at His word, as seen in Isaiah 66:2, so that I can avoid the consequences of sin?
- What does it mean for me to 'bear the consequences' of my sins, and how can I find forgiveness and restoration through Jesus Christ, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
- How can I use my life as an example to others, to either lead them to or away from the Lord, and what are the consequences of my choices, as seen in Matthew 5:13-16?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:49
And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you,.... Or, "give your lewdness" (q); the punishment of it; the just recompence of reward for their idolatry: and ye shall bear the sins of your idols;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:49
And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD. Ye shall bear the sins of your idols - i:e., the punishment of your idolatry.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
They; the Babylonians, and their confederates. Shall recompense; as God’ s ministers of just vengeance, shall judge you worthy, and execute on you what you are worthy of, all that may make you desolate, a derision, and scorn. Shall bear the sins of your idols; the guilt of the sins you committed in worshipping of and relying upon idols; and you shall bar the punishment of idolaters, which by the law of God is death without mercy, . Ye shall know that I am the Lord God; by what you suffer you shall know that I am justly displeased with your sins, am true to my threats, and have made good my word: , If thou do at all forget the Lord thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, & c., ye shall surely perish.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
Ezekiel 23:49 And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I [am] the Lord GOD.Ver. 49. And ye shall bear the sins,] i.e., The punishment of your idolatry; neither shall ye have colour of cause to complain of my severity. And ye shall know that I am the Lord God.] This comes in ever and anon, velut versus intercalaris, and hath much weight in it to set on what is said before.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
(49) Bear the sins of your idols—i.e., the punishment of the sins which you have committed in worshipping your idols.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:49
Verse 49. Ye shall bear the sins of your idols] The punishment due to your adultery; your apostasy from God, and setting up idolatry in the land.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:49
36–49. New exposure of the immoralities of Oholah and Oholibah (Ezekiel 23:36-44), and threat of their punishment (Ezekiel 23:45-49) The passage is not a continuation of Eze 23:1-35, but an independent description, parallel to these verses. (1) Ezekiel 23:36-37. The adulteries, that is, idolatries, and bloodshed of which the two women are guilty. (2) vv, 38, 39. Their profaning the house of Jehovah, and breaking; his Sabbaths—the former particularly in their entering his house fresh from the sacrifice of their children. (3) Ezekiel 23:40-44. Their alliances with idolatrous nations and receiving their gods, under the figure of a harlot receiving and entertaining men. (4) Ezekiel 23:45-49. Their punishment with the death of an adulteress at the hands of righteous men.—The text in some passages is extremely difficult.
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:49
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The Apostate Church in America: The Cappuccino Church by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the urgent matter that God brings before his rebellious people. He highlights how the people of God have neglected to execute God's judgments |
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The Cappacino Church of America - e.a. Johnston by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, E.A. Johnston addresses the decline of spirituality in churches and the rise of immorality in society. He criticizes the pulpits for allowing the world into the chu |
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His Dreadful Threatenings! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the inseparable connection between sin and its consequences, asserting that the wages of sin is death as stated in Romans 6:23. He argues that a just and r |
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Dvd 03 - Israel, the Suffering Servant by Art Katz | This sermon delves deep into the significance of Jesus' crucifixion, highlighting the parallel between the suffering of Jesus and the future suffering of the Jewish people. It emph |
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Remember That You Were Hopeless by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the importance of remembering our hopeless condition before salvation through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need to feel and be gripped by the memory to deep |