Ezekiel 24:13 “Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, b…”

Ezekiel 24:13

Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.

World English Bible

“‘“In your filthiness is lewdness. Because I have cleansed you and you weren’t cleansed, you won’t be cleansed from your filthiness any more, until I have caused my wrath toward you to rest.

American Standard Version

In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have cleansed thee and thou wast not cleansed, thou shalt not be cleansed from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my wrath toward thee to rest.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou remainest in thy filthines and wickednes: because I would haue purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthines, till I haue caused my wrath to light vpon thee.

Darby Translation

In thy filthiness is lewdness, for I have purged thee, and thou art not pure. Thou shalt no more be purged from thy filthiness, till I have satisfied my fury upon thee.

Young's Literal Translation

In thine uncleanness [is] wickedness, Because I have cleansed thee, And thou hast not been cleansed, From thine uncleanness thou art not cleansed again, Till I have caused My fury to rest on thee.

Bible in Basic English

As for your unclean purpose: because I have been attempting to make you clean, but you have not been made clean from it, you will not be made clean till I have let loose my passion on you in full measure.

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Cross references

“thy filthiness”

2 Corinthians 7:1 Ezekiel 24:11 Ezekiel 23:36–48

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Ezekiel 24:11 · BSB

Set the empty pot on its coals until it becomes hot and its copper glows. Then its impurity will melt within; its rust will be consumed.

Ezekiel 23:36–48 · BSB

Then the LORD said to me: “Son of man, will you pass judgment against Oholah and Oholibah? Then declare to them their abominations.

“because”

Ezekiel 22:24 Zephaniah 3:2 Jeremiah 6:28–30 Hosea 7:1 Hosea 7:9–16 Zephaniah 3:7

Ezekiel 22:24 · BSB

“Son of man, say to her, ‘In the day of indignation, you are a land that has not been cleansed, upon which no rain has fallen.’

Zephaniah 3:2 · BSB

She heeded no voice; she accepted no correction. She does not trust in the LORD; she has not drawn near to her God.

Jeremiah 6:28–30 · BSB

All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt.

Hosea 7:1 · BSB

When I heal Israel, the iniquity of Ephraim will be exposed, as well as the crimes of Samaria. For they practice deceit and thieves break in; bandits raid in the streets.

Hosea 7:9–16 · BSB

Foreigners consume his strength, but he does not notice. Even his hair is streaked with gray, but he does not know.

Zephaniah 3:7 · BSB

I said, ‘Surely you will fear Me and accept correction.’ Then her dwelling place would not be cut off despite all for which I punished her. But they rose early to corrupt all their deeds.

“till I”

Ezekiel 5:13 Ezekiel 8:18 Ezekiel 16:42 Romans 2:8 Romans 2:9

Ezekiel 5:13 · BSB

And when My anger is spent and I have vented My wrath against them, I will be appeased. And when I have spent My wrath on them, they will know that I, the LORD, in My zeal have spoken.

Ezekiel 8:18 · BSB

Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.”

Ezekiel 16:42 · BSB

So I will lay to rest My wrath against you, and My jealousy will turn away from you. Then I will be calm and no longer angry.

Romans 2:8 · BSB

But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.

Romans 2:9 · BSB

There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12It has frustrated every effort; its thick rust has not been removed, even by the fire.

14I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”

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