Ezekiel 23:17
The Scripture
(17) And the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love, and they defiled her with their whoredom, and she was polluted with them, and her mind was alienated from them.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Ezekiel is called to recount the fate of each nation, showing that many have sinned and been punished, while a few have remained faithful. He emphasizes that God will judge each people according to their deeds and that the righteous will inherit the land. The chapter underscores the seriousness of sin and the hope of restoration for those who repent.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 10:10Genesis 11:9Ezekiel 23:22Ezekiel 23:28Ezekiel 16:37II Samuel 13:15
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 23:18Luke 6:32Titus 1:15Hosea 3:1I John 2:15I John 4:16