Ezekiel 16:20
The Scripture
(20) Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them to be devoured. Is this of thy whoredoms a small matter,
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 16:21Ezekiel 23:4Genesis 17:7Exodus 13:2Exodus 13:12Deuteronomy 29:11Deuteronomy 29:12Ezekiel 20:26Ezekiel 20:31Ezekiel 23:37Ezekiel 23:39II Kings 16:3
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 27:46Genesis 31:43Jeremiah 29:6Ezekiel 16:55Exodus 18:22