Ezekiel 23:26
Ezekiel 23:26 in Multiple Translations
They will strip off your clothes and take your fine jewelry.
They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes, and take away thy fair jewels.
They shall also strip thee of thy clothes, and take away thy fair jewels.
And they will take all your clothing off you and take away your ornaments.
They will tear off your clothes and take your beautiful jewelry.
They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes, and take away thy fayre iewels.
And they have stripped thee of thy garments, And have taken thy beauteous jewels.
They will also strip you of your clothes and take away your beautiful jewels.
They shall also strip thee of thy clothes, and take away thy fair jewels.
And they shall strip thee of thy garments, and take away the instruments of thy glory.
They will strip off your clothes and your fine jewelry and take them away.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 23:26
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Ezekiel 23:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִפְשִׁיט֖וּ/ךְ
אֶת
בְּגָדָ֑יִ/ךְ
וְ/לָקְח֖וּ
כְּלֵ֥י
תִפְאַרְתֵּֽ/ךְ
וְ/הִפְשִׁיט֖וּ/ךְ
pâshaṭ
H6584
to strip
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּגָדָ֑יִ/ךְ
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp | Suff
וְ/לָקְח֖וּ
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
כְּלֵ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
תִפְאַרְתֵּֽ/ךְ
tiphʼârâh
H8597
beauty
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 23:26
וְ/הִפְשִׁיט֖וּ/ךְ
pâshaṭ
H6584
"to strip"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3cp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to strip or remove something, like taking off clothes or plundering a place. It is used in Exodus 22:26 to describe taking a pledge from someone. The word implies a sense of removal or deprivation.
Definition: 1) to strip, invade, strip off, make a dash, raid, spread out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to strip off, put off 1a2) to put off (one's shelter), make a dash 1b) (Piel) to strip 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to strip of 1c2) to strip off 1c3) to flay 1d) (Hithpael) to strip oneself of
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: fall upon, flay, invade, make an invasion, pull off, put off, make a road, run upon, rush, set, spoil, spread selves (abroad), strip (off, self). See also: Genesis 37:23; 1 Chronicles 14:9; Isaiah 32:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּגָדָ֑יִ/ךְ
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
וְ/לָקְח֖וּ
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
כְּלֵ֥י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
תִפְאַרְתֵּֽ/ךְ
tiphʼârâh
H8597
"beauty"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word describes something beautiful or glorious, like a lovely garment or a person's honor. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's glory, as well as the beauty of creation and human achievements, as seen in Psalm and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) beauty, splendour, glory 1a) beauty, finery (of garments, jewels) 1b) glory 1b1) of rank, renown 1b2) as attribute of God 1c) honour (or nation Israel) 1d) glorying, boasting (of individual)
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: beauty(-iful), bravery, comely, fair, glory(-ious), honour, majesty. See also: Exodus 28:2; Isaiah 28:4; Psalms 71:8.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:26
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- Ezekiel 23:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:26
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
- Sermons on Ezekiel 23:26
Context — Oholibah to Be Plagued
24They will come against you with a host of peoples, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards.
25And I will set My jealous rage against you, and they will deal with you in fury. They will cut off your noses and ears, and your survivors will fall by the sword. They will seize your sons and daughters, and your remnant will be consumed by fire.
26They will strip off your clothes and take your fine jewelry.
27So I will put an end to your indecency and prostitution, which began in the land of Egypt, and you will not lift your eyes to them or remember Egypt anymore.’ 28For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Surely I will deliver you into the hands of those you hate, from whom you turned away in disgust.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 16:39 | Then I will deliver you into the hands of your lovers, and they will level your mounds and tear down your lofty shrines. They will strip off your clothes, take your fine jewelry, and leave you naked and bare. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 13:22 | And if you ask yourself, “Why has this happened to me?” It is because of the magnitude of your iniquity that your skirts have been stripped off and your body has been exposed. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 23:29 | They will treat you with hatred, take all for which you have worked, and leave you naked and bare, so that the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your indecency and promiscuity |
| 4 | 1 Peter 3:3–4 | Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. |
| 5 | Hosea 2:9–10 | Therefore I will take back My grain in its time and My new wine in its season; I will take away My wool and linen, which were given to cover her nakedness. And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands. |
| 6 | Isaiah 3:17–24 | the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare. ” In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; their pendants, bracelets, and veils; their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; their signet rings and nose rings; their festive robes, capes, cloaks, and purses; and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls. Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, shame. |
| 7 | Hosea 2:3 | Otherwise, I will strip her naked and expose her like the day of her birth. I will make her like a desert and turn her into a parched land, and I will let her die of thirst. |
| 8 | Revelation 18:14–17 | And they will say: “The fruit of your soul’s desire has departed from you; all your luxury and splendor have vanished, never to be seen again.” The merchants who sold these things and grew their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn, saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance |
| 9 | Ezekiel 16:16 | You took some of your garments and made colorful high places for yourself, and on them you prostituted yourself. Such things should not have happened; never should they have occurred! |
| 10 | Ezekiel 16:37 | therefore I will surely gather all the lovers with whom you found pleasure, all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and expose you before them, and they will see you completely naked. |
Ezekiel 23:26 Summary
[This verse, Ezekiel 23:26, is talking about how God will allow His people to be judged and punished for their sins, and one of the ways this will happen is by taking away their outward appearances of wealth and beauty, as seen in Isaiah 3:24. This is a call to seek true treasure and righteousness in God, rather than in earthly things, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-21. By trusting in God and seeking His righteousness, we can find true treasure and beauty that will last forever, as seen in Psalm 16:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of having one's clothes stripped off in Ezekiel 23:26?
In the Bible, having one's clothes stripped off is often a sign of shame and humiliation, as seen in Isaiah 47:3 and Lamentations 1:8, and in this context, it represents the judgment and punishment that God will bring upon His people for their sins.
Why does God allow the enemies of His people to take their fine jewelry?
God allows this as a form of judgment, as stated in Ezekiel 23:26, to show that He is sovereign over all things, including the wealth and possessions of His people, and that true treasure is found in Him, not in earthly riches, as seen in Matthew 6:19-21.
Is this verse only talking about physical clothing and jewelry, or is there a deeper meaning?
While the verse does refer to physical clothing and jewelry, it also has a deeper spiritual meaning, representing the stripping away of the outward appearances of righteousness and the removal of the things that the people of God trust in instead of Him, as seen in Revelation 3:17-18.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Ezekiel 23?
This verse is part of a larger message of judgment and restoration in Ezekiel 23, where God is calling His people to repentance and faithfulness, and warning them of the consequences of their sins, as seen in Ezekiel 23:27-28 and other passages like Deuteronomy 30:1-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I trust in outward appearances or earthly possessions instead of God, and how can I repent of these things?
- How can I apply the message of Ezekiel 23:26 to my own life, in terms of seeking true treasure and righteousness in God?
- What are some ways that God has stripped away my trust in earthly things in the past, and how has He used these experiences to draw me closer to Himself?
- How can I use this verse to pray for others who are trusting in outward appearances or earthly possessions, and to intercede for them to seek true treasure in God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:26
They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes,.... As such who are taken captives are usually served: and take away, thy fair jewels; their ornaments of every kind: or "the vessels of thy glory" (c);
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:26
They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes, and take away thy fair jewels. They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes - whereby she attracted her paramours (Ezekiel 16:39).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
Strip thee out of thy clothes; both as lewd, disgraced harlots and as captives are used: see . Thy fair jewels; all thy rich, beautiful ornaments: see . They shall be prey and plunder to the enemy.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
Ezekiel 23:26 They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes, and take away thy fair jewels.Ver. 26. They shall also strip thee out of thy clothes.] Wherein thou hast so much prided thyself. And take away thy fair jewels.] Instrumenta mundi tui; the instruments of thy decking.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
Verse 26. They shall also strip thee] See on Ezekiel 16:39.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:26
26. Cf. Ezekiel 16:39.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:26
26. Note Ezekiel 16:39.
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:26
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Change or Exchange by Lewis Gregory | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that humans have a fundamental flaw that renders their lives worthless. God is calling for a drastic change in their lives, as mere confessi |
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Why Are These Things Come Upon Me? by Dan Biser | This sermon delves into the reasons behind the challenges faced by individuals, families, churches, and nations, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the need for repentance and |
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What Guys Think About Modesty by c.j. Mahaney by Compilations | This sermon addresses the daily battle against sin and temptation faced by men, emphasizing the need for women to understand and support their struggle for purity. It highlights th |
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A Call to Modesty (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a holy and modest life. He urges the congregation to examine their lives and repent of any secret sins or hidden wr |
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(The Foundation and the Building) the Secrets of Jesus Life by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the allure of materialism and the desire to imitate the extravagant lifestyles of others. He warns against being deceived by the external appe |
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Bearing the Image of God by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the purpose of life is not about feelings or blessings, but about glorifying God. He shares the story of Watchman Knee, a man who endure |
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Biblical Principles of Godly Dress by Dean Taylor | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the topic of godly dress and emphasizes the importance of dressing in a way that pleases God. He acknowledges that discussing this topic may b |