Ezekiel 23:49 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.'"

◄ Ezekiel 23:49 ►

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.’ ”

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.’”

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."

Majority 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.’”

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.

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 Version
And they have put your wickedness on you, "" And you bear the sins of your idols, "" And you have known that I [am] 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 Bible
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.

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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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

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.’”
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Cross References
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.

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.

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.

Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Isaiah 59:18
So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands.

Jeremiah 4:18
“Your ways and deeds have brought this upon you. This is your punishment; how bitter it is, because it pierces to the heart!”

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

Hosea 9:9
They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins.

Revelation 14:8
Then a second angel followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nations drink the wine of the passion of her immorality.”

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.
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Ezekiel 23
1. The unfaithfulness of Aholah and Aholibah
23. Aholibah is to be plagued by her lovers
36. The prophet reproves the adulteries of them both
45. and shows their judgments

Berean Study Bible
You will bear the consequences
This phrase emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability. In the Hebrew text, the word for "bear" is "נָשָׂא" (nasa), which means to lift, carry, or endure. This implies that the people of Israel must carry the weight of their actions. Theologically, this reflects the principle of sowing and reaping found throughout Scripture (Galatians 6:7). It serves as a reminder that God's justice requires that sin has consequences, and individuals must face the repercussions of their moral choices.
of your lewdness
The term "lewdness" is translated from the Hebrew word "זִמָּה" (zimmah), which denotes wickedness or depravity, often with a sexual connotation. In the context of Ezekiel, it refers to the spiritual adultery and idolatry of Israel, symbolized by their alliances with pagan nations and their adoption of foreign gods. Historically, this reflects the period when Israel and Judah were heavily influenced by surrounding cultures, leading them away from their covenant with God. This serves as a warning against compromising one's faith and values for worldly gain or acceptance.
and your abominations
"Abominations" comes from the Hebrew "תּוֹעֵבָה" (toebah), which refers to things that are detestable or loathsome, particularly in the sight of God. In the biblical context, this often pertains to idolatry and practices that are contrary to God's laws. The use of this word underscores the severity of Israel's sins, as they engaged in practices that were not only culturally offensive but spiritually repugnant to God. This highlights the importance of holiness and the need to avoid practices that lead to spiritual corruption.
declares the LORD
This phrase is a solemn affirmation of divine authority and certainty. The Hebrew "נְאֻם־יְהוָה" (ne'um-YHWH) is a prophetic formula indicating that the message comes directly from God. It underscores the seriousness of the pronouncement and assures that what has been spoken will surely come to pass. In a broader theological sense, it reminds believers of the sovereignty of God and the trustworthiness of His word. It calls for a response of reverence and obedience, recognizing that God's declarations are not mere suggestions but authoritative commands.
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(49) Bear the sins of your idols--i.e., the punishment of the sins which you have committed in worshipping your idols.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew
They will repay
וְנָתְנ֤וּ (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

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OT Prophets: Ezekiel 23:49 They shall recompense your lewdness on you (Ezek. Eze Ezk)