New International Version You will suffer the penalty for your lewdness and bear the consequences of your sins of idolatry. Then you will know that I am the Sovereign LORD.” New Living Translation You will be fully repaid for all your prostitution—your worship of idols. Yes, you will suffer the full penalty. Then you will know that I am the Sovereign LORD.” English Standard Version And they shall return your lewdness upon you, and you shall bear the penalty for your sinful idolatry, and you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.” Berean Standard Bible 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.’” Berean Literal Bible And they will put your⁺ wickedness upon you⁺, and the sins of your⁺ idols you⁺ will bear. And you⁺ will know that I am the Lord YHWH.’” King James Bible 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. New King James Version They shall repay you for your lewdness, and you shall pay for your idolatrous sins. Then you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.’ ” New American Standard Bible Your outrageous conduct will be repaid to you, and you will bear the guilt for your idols; so you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’” NASB 1995 Your lewdness will be requited upon you, and you will bear the penalty of worshiping your idols; thus you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’” NASB 1977 ‘And your lewdness will be requited upon you, and you will bear the penalty of worshiping your idols; thus you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’” Legacy Standard Bible Your lewdness will be requited upon you, and you will bear the sin of worshiping your idols; thus you will know that I am Lord Yahweh.’” Amplified Bible Thus your lewdness will be repaid to you, and you will suffer the penalty for your [sinful] idolatry; and you will know [without any doubt] that I am the Lord GOD.’” Berean Annotated Bible 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 {Adonai YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible They will punish you for your depravity, and you will bear the consequences for your sins of idolatry. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.” Holman Christian Standard Bible They will repay you for your indecency, and you will bear the consequences for your sins of idolatry. Then you will know that I am the Lord Yahweh.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version You will be punished for becoming prostitutes and for worshiping idols. Then you will know that I am the LORD God. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation They will be punished for their sins, and they will pay for their sin of idolatry. Then they will know that I am the Almighty LORD." Good News Translation And you two sisters--I will punish you for your immorality and your sin of worshiping idols. Then you will know that I am the Sovereign LORD." International Standard Version You'll receive the consequences for your obscene conduct and bear the punishment for your sins of idolatry. Then you'll know that I am the Lord GOD." NET Bible They will repay you for your obscene conduct, and you will be punished for idol worship. Then you will know that I am the sovereign LORD." New Heart English Bible They shall recompense your lewdness on you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols; and you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.'" Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey 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.’” World English Bible 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 Yahweh.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they have put your wickedness on you, "" And you bear the sins of your idols, "" And you have known that I [am] Lord YHWH!” Berean Literal Bible And they will put your⁺ wickedness upon you⁺, and the sins of your⁺ idols you⁺ will bear. And you⁺ will know that I am the Lord YHWH.’” Young's Literal Translation 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! Smith's Literal Translation And they gave your wickedness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your blocks: and ye knew that I am the Lord Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And they will set your own crimes upon you, and you will bear the sins of your idols. And you shall know that I am the Lord God.” New American Bible They shall inflict on you the penalty of your depravity, and you shall pay for your sins of idolatry. Then you shall know that I am the Lord GOD. New Revised Standard Version They shall repay you for your lewdness, and you shall bear the penalty for your sinful idolatry; and you shall know that I am the Lord GOD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will recompense your lewdness upon you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols; and you shall know that I am the LORD God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall put your prostitution upon you, and the sins of your idols you shall bear, and you shall know that I AM LORD JEHOVAH” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And your lewdness shall be recompensed upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And your ungodliness shall be recompensed upon you, and ye shall bear the guilt of your devices: and ye shall know that I am the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Judgment on Both Sisters…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 They will repay you for your indecency, 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.’ Obadiah 1:15 For the Day of the LORD is near for all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return upon your own head. Jeremiah 25:14 For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’” and you will bear the consequences of your sins of idolatry. Ezekiel 16:58 You will bear the consequences of your lewdness and your abominations, declares the LORD. Jeremiah 2:19 Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. Leviticus 26:41 and I acted with hostility toward them and brought them into the land of their enemies—and if their uncircumcised hearts will be humbled and they will make amends for their iniquity, Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’” Ezekiel 6:7 The slain will fall among you, and you will know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 6:13 Then you will know that I am the LORD, when their slain lie among their idols around their altars, on every high hill, on all the mountaintops, and under every green tree and leafy oak—the places where they offered fragrant incense to all their idols. Ezekiel 39:22 From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God. Jeremiah 13:27 Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields—I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?” Hosea 4:9 And it shall be like people, like priest. I will punish both of them for their ways and repay them for their deeds. Revelation 18:6 Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup. Isaiah 3:11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Romans 2:6-8 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. Proverbs 1:31 So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Treasury of Scripture And they shall recompense your lewdness on you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols: and you shall know that I am the Lord GOD. they shall Ezekiel 7:4,9 And mine eye shall not spare thee, neither will I have pity: but I will recompense thy ways upon thee, and thine abominations shall be in the midst of thee: and ye shall know that I am the LORD… Ezekiel 9:10 And as for me also, mine eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity, but I will recompense their way upon their head. Ezekiel 11:21 But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD. ye shall bear Ezekiel 23:35 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast forgotten me, and cast me behind thy back, therefore bear thou also thy lewdness and thy whoredoms. and ye shall know Ezekiel 6:7 And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 20:38,42,44 And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD… Ezekiel 25:5 And I will make Rabbah a stable for camels, and the Ammonites a couchingplace for flocks: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. Jump to Previous Bear Consequences Evil Idolatry Idols Images Lewdness Penalty Punishment Recompense Recompensed Requited Rewarded Sinful Sins Sovereign Suffer Ways Wickedness WorshipingJump to Next Bear Consequences Evil Idolatry Idols Images Lewdness Penalty Punishment Recompense Recompensed Requited Rewarded Sinful Sins Sovereign Suffer Ways Wickedness WorshipingEzekiel 23 1. The unfaithfulness of Aholah and Aholibah23. Aholibah is to be plagued by her lovers 36. The prophet reproves the adulteries of them both 45. and shows their judgments They will repay you for your indecency, Samaria and Jerusalem had abandoned covenant faithfulness by pursuing the gods and practices of surrounding nations. God appointed foreign powers as instruments of judgment, bringing upon them the violence and shame they had embraced. Their punishment corresponded to their rebellion, confirming that no people can sow idolatry and injustice without reaping God’s righteous judgment. Ezk 7:4 I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you… and you will bear the consequences of your sins of idolatry. Israel’s idolatry was spiritual adultery against the Lord who had redeemed and covenanted with them. Samaria fell to Assyria in 722 BC, and Jerusalem later fell to Babylon, culminating in the destruction of the temple in 586 BC. Exile, death, and devastation revealed the terrible cost of worshiping created things rather than the Creator. God’s discipline exposed sin and preserved the truth that He alone is worthy of worship. Ezk 16:58 You will bear the consequences of your lewdness… Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD.’” The judgment of Samaria and Jerusalem would demonstrate the Lord’s holiness, faithfulness, and sovereign rule over nations. Those who had rejected His word would know Him through the fulfillment of His warnings. Judgment did not cancel God’s covenant purposes; He later promised cleansing, a new heart, and restored fellowship for His people. Such restoration finds its fulfillment in the new covenant, in which the Lord writes His law upon the hearts of those redeemed through Christ. Ezk 6:7 The slain will fall among you, and you will know… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God who ministered to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He conveyed God's messages of judgment and restoration. 2. Oholah and Oholibah Symbolic names for Samaria and Jerusalem, representing the Northern and Southern Kingdoms of Israel, respectively. They are depicted as sisters who engaged in spiritual adultery. 3. Israel The chosen people of God, divided into two kingdoms, who are being judged for their idolatry and unfaithfulness. 4. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon as a consequence of their disobedience to God. 5. The LORD The sovereign God of Israel, who is both just and merciful, executing judgment on His people for their sins. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin, particularly idolatry and spiritual adultery, is taken seriously by God. It leads to judgment and consequences. God's Justice God's judgment is a reflection of His justice. He cannot overlook sin, and there is a penalty for disobedience. Call to Repentance The message serves as a call to repentance, urging believers to turn away from sin and return to God. Faithfulness to God Believers are called to remain faithful to God, avoiding spiritual adultery by not placing anything above Him. Hope in Restoration While judgment is certain, God's ultimate desire is for restoration and reconciliation with His people. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 23:49?2. How does Ezekiel 23:49 illustrate the consequences of sin in our lives? 3. What lessons can we learn from God's judgment in Ezekiel 23:49? 4. How does Ezekiel 23:49 connect with Romans 6:23 about sin's wages? 5. How can we apply Ezekiel 23:49 to avoid spiritual adultery today? 6. What does "bear the punishment" in Ezekiel 23:49 teach about personal responsibility? 7. What does Ezekiel 23:49 reveal about God's judgment on sin and idolatry? 8. How does Ezekiel 23:49 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 9. Why does God emphasize punishment in Ezekiel 23:49? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 23? What Does Ezekiel 23:49 Mean They will repay you for your indecencyEzekiel’s prophetic word pictures two sisters—Samaria (Oholah) and Jerusalem (Oholibah)—whose spiritual adultery provoked God. “They” refers to the very nations with whom Judah had flirted: Babylon and her allies. The promised “repayment” is not random; it is God-directed justice. • Just as Hosea’s unfaithful wife feels the sting of betrayal (Hosea 2:9–13), Judah will feel the treachery of her former lovers. • Divine reciprocity echoes throughout Scripture: “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, he will reap” (Galatians 6:7). • Earlier, Ezekiel warned, “I will direct My jealous wrath against you, and they will deal with you in fury” (Ezekiel 16:38, 40). • Judah’s indecency—her open, brazen pursuit of pagan worship (2 Kings 21:1–9)—comes full circle; the punishment fits the crime. You will bear the consequences of your sins of idolatry God refuses to let sin evaporate into thin air. “Bear the consequences” underlines personal responsibility. • The principle is stated plainly: “The soul who sins is the one who will die” (Ezekiel 18:20); no scapegoats or plea bargains. • Idolatry carries built-in fallout—moral decay, national weakness, exile (Deuteronomy 28:36–37). • When Israel wandered 40 years, each day of unbelief cost a year of discipline (Numbers 14:34). Similarly, Judah’s decades of rebellion yield seventy years in Babylon (Jeremiah 25:11). • God’s justice is precise: “I will judge you according to your conduct and repay you for all your abominations” (Ezekiel 7:3). Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD Divine judgment is not merely punitive; it is revelatory. • Ten plagues taught Egypt, “You shall know that I am the LORD” (Exodus 7:5). Judah receives the same lesson in exile. • Knowing the LORD means recognizing His unrivaled sovereignty and holiness (Isaiah 45:5–7). • In the valley of dry bones, restoration produces the same refrain: “Then you will know that I am the LORD” (Ezekiel 37:6). Judgment and mercy share a goal—bringing hearts to acknowledge Him. • The exile strips away idols so that the remnant can declare, “The LORD, He is God” (1 Kings 18:39). summary Ezekiel 23:49 is God’s closing verdict on Judah’s spiritual prostitution. The nations she courted will become the instruments of her shame. Divine justice ensures that sin’s bill is paid in full, teaching future generations that the LORD alone is God. (49) Bear the sins of your idols—i.e., the punishment of the sins which you have committed in worshipping your idols.Hebrew They will repayוְנָתְנ֤וּ (wə·nā·ṯə·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you for your indecency, זִמַּתְכֶ֙נָה֙ (zim·maṯ·ḵe·nāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine plural Strong's 2154: A plan, device, wickedness and you will bear the consequences תִּשֶּׂ֑אינָה (tiś·śe·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take of your sins וַחֲטָאֵ֥י (wa·ḥă·ṭā·’ê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2399: A crime, its penalty of idolatry. גִלּוּלֵיכֶ֖ן (ḡil·lū·lê·ḵen) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine plural Strong's 1544: A log, an idol Then you will know וִידַעְתֶּ֕ם (wî·ḏa‘·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD.’” יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Additonal Resources Ezekiel 23:49 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 23:49 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 23:49 Bible.com Ezekiel 23:49 NIV |
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