Ezekiel 23:33 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, with the cup of astonishment and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Aholibah will experience the identical judgment cup that destroyed the North: confusion, grief, devastation.
The Context of Ezekiel 23:33
Detailed enumeration of the components of judgment.
What Does Ezekiel 23:33 Mean?
The cup contains multiple components: drunkenness (disorientation and loss of control), sorrow (deep grief), astonishment (shock at what has befallen), and desolation (total emptiness). These are both emotional states and conditions of conquered reality.
The explicit comparison ('cup of thy sister Samaria') reinforces the parallel judgment. The North's destruction becomes the South's template—same judgment, same fate, same outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 23:33
What does Ezekiel 23:33 mean?
Aholibah will experience the identical judgment cup that destroyed the North: confusion, grief, devastation.
What is the context of Ezekiel 23:33?
Detailed enumeration of the components of judgment.