Ezekiel 23:8
Ezekiel 23:8 in Multiple Translations
She did not give up the prostitution she began in Egypt, when men slept with her in her youth, caressed her virgin bosom, and poured out their lust upon her.
Neither left she her whoredoms brought from Egypt: for in her youth they lay with her, and they bruised the breasts of her virginity, and poured their whoredom upon her.
Neither hath she left her whoredoms since the days of Egypt; for in her youth they lay with her, and they handled the bosom of her virginity; and they poured out their whoredom upon her.
And she has not given up her loose ways from the time when she was in Egypt; for when she was young they were her lovers, and by them her young breasts were crushed, and they let loose on her their unclean desire.
She didn't stop her prostitution that she started in Egypt—men sleeping with her when she was young, squeezing her virgin breasts and using her to satisfy their sexual appetite.
Neither left she her fornications, learned of the Egyptians: for in her youth they lay with her, and they bruised the breasts of her virginitie, and powred their whoredome vpon her.
And her whoredoms out of Egypt she hath not forsaken, For with her they lay in her youth, And they dealt with the loves of her virginity, And they pour out their whoredoms on her.
She hasn’t left her prostitution since leaving Egypt; for in her youth they lay with her. They caressed her youthful nipples and they poured out their prostitution on her.
Neither left she her lewd deeds brought from Egypt: for in her youth they lay with her, and they first corrupted her, and poured their impurities upon her.
Moreover also she did not forsake her fornications which she had committed in Egypt: for they also lay with her in her youth, and they bruised the breasts of her virginity, and poured out their fornication upon her.
When she was a young woman in Egypt, she started being a prostitute, and young men caressed her breasts and had sex with her; and when she became older, she did not quit acting like a prostitute.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:8
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- Ezekiel 23:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:8
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:8
- Sermons on Ezekiel 23:8
Context — The Two Adulterous Sisters
8She did not give up the prostitution she began in Egypt, when men slept with her in her youth, caressed her virgin bosom, and poured out their lust upon her.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 23:19 | Yet she multiplied her promiscuity, remembering the days of her youth, when she had prostituted herself in the land of Egypt |
| 2 | Ezekiel 23:3 | and they played in Egypt, prostituting themselves from their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their virgin bosoms caressed. |
| 3 | Exodus 32:4 | He took the gold from their hands, and with an engraving tool he fashioned it into a molten calf. And they said, “These, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!” |
| 4 | 2 Kings 10:29 | but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 17:16 | They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 12:28 | After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” |
| 7 | Ezekiel 23:21 | So you revisited the indecency of your youth, when the Egyptians caressed your bosom and pressed your young breasts. |
Ezekiel 23:8 Summary
This verse is talking about how the people of Israel continued to sin and worship false gods, even after they had experienced God's love and mercy. They started doing this when they were in Egypt, and they didn't stop even when they got to the Promised Land. It's like they were in a bad relationship and couldn't break free, as seen in Ezekiel 23:8. We can learn from this that our sinful habits can be hard to break, but with God's help, we can turn back to Him and start fresh, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Psalm 51:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Egypt in Ezekiel 23:8?
Egypt represents a place of spiritual bondage and corruption, as seen in Exodus 1:14, where the Israelites were oppressed, and in Revelation 11:8, where it symbolizes a place of spiritual decay.
Why did God allow the prostitution to continue?
According to Romans 1:24, God gave them over to their sinful desires, and as seen in Ezekiel 23:8, the prostitution continued because they did not give up their sinful ways, even after experiencing God's judgment and mercy.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual adultery?
This verse illustrates the concept of spiritual adultery, as seen in Hosea 1:2, where God commands Hosea to marry a prostitute to symbolize Israel's unfaithfulness to Him, and in James 4:4, where it is written that friendship with the world is enmity with God.
What can we learn from the fact that she did not give up her prostitution?
We can learn that sinful habits and patterns can be deeply ingrained, as seen in Ezekiel 23:8, and that only through repentance and faith in God can we break free from them, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17 and 1 John 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be engaging in spiritual prostitution, and how can I turn back to God?
- How can I avoid being conformed to the world and its sinful desires, as warned against in Romans 12:2?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God and seek His mercy and forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9?
- How can I cultivate a deeper love and commitment to God, and avoid the temptation of worldly desires, as warned against in 1 John 2:15-17?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:8
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:8
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:8
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:8
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:8
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When Things Don't Make Sense by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping God in the invisible, rather than relying on physical signs and experiences. He warns against seeking tangible |
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The Spirit of Service by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of devotion to God's purpose for his people. He emphasizes that serving God in the utmost way requires complete dedication and |
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Days of the Golden Calf - Jonathan Cahn by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, Jonathan Cahn discusses the story of the golden calf from the book of Exodus. He emphasizes how the Israelites, despite being called out and chosen by God, fell int |
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(1 Kings) a Great Victory, and the Aftermath of It by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. He highlights the passion and commitment of the prophets of Baal, but emphasizes that their de |
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Elijah’s Dramatic Appearance by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink discusses the dramatic appearance of Elijah during a dark period in Israel's history, marked by rampant idolatry and wicked kings. He highlights the spiritual decline ini |
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Lessons for the Tempted by John A. Broadus | The preacher delves into the meaning of 'qualified' in the Bible, emphasizing that believers are made fit and sufficient through the completed act of Jesus' crucifixion, allowing t |
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One Sin Never Goes Alone by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that small sins often lead to greater sins, illustrating this with biblical examples such as Cain, Ahab, Jeroboam, and Judas. He warns that yielding to min |







