Ezekiel · Chapter 16 King James Version

Ezekiel 16:18

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The Scripture

(18) And tookest thy broidered garments, and coveredst them: and thou hast set mine oil and mine incense before them.
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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