Ezekiel 23:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And that she increased her whoredoms: for when she saw men pourtrayed upon the wall, the images of the Chaldeans pourtrayed with vermilion,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Aholibah's infidelity expanded to include attraction to Babylon, sparked by images of Babylonian warriors.
The Context of Ezekiel 23:14
Aholibah's expansion from Assyria to Babylon.
What Does Ezekiel 23:14 Mean?
The South's unfaithfulness progressed: first mimicking Assyrian alliances, then developing new attachments to Babylon. Visual propaganda—wall paintings of attractive warriors in bright colors—captivated her imagination.
This reveals how spiritual vulnerability increases: exposure to foreign cultural imagery and military prestige creates desire and emotional attachment that precedes political entanglement. The eye leads the heart toward faithlessness.
Ezekiel 23:14 in the Original Language
pourtrayed (חִקְּקוּ) — 'engraved' or 'depicted,' referring to permanent wall reliefs; suggests how visual imagery shapes desire and political attraction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 23:14
What does Ezekiel 23:14 mean?
Aholibah's infidelity expanded to include attraction to Babylon, sparked by images of Babylonian warriors.
What is the context of Ezekiel 23:14?
Aholibah's expansion from Assyria to Babylon.