Ezekiel 16:13
The Scripture
(13) Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter God tells Ezekiel that Israel is like a dried up river, a broken covenant that will be judged and exiled. The people’s sins are described as a covering that will be lifted away, showing that true restoration requires repentance and a new covenant. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of Israel’s disobedience and the hope of future redemption.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezekiel 16:19Deuteronomy 8:8Deuteronomy 32:13Deuteronomy 32:14Psalms 45:13Psalms 45:14Psalms 81:16Psalms 147:14Hosea 2:5Ezekiel 16:14Ezekiel 16:15Psalms 48:2
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 39:28Ezekiel 16:4I Samuel 15:19Isaiah 57:9Numbers 7:13Numbers 7:19