Ezekiel 16:43
The Scripture
(43) Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.
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 16:22Psalms 78:42Psalms 106:13Jeremiah 2:32Ezekiel 6:9Deuteronomy 32:21Psalms 78:40Psalms 95:10Isaiah 63:10Amos 2:13Acts 7:51Ephesians 4:30
Related verses (shared words)
Nehemiah 12:39John 3:31Ezekiel 16:22Ezekiel 23:21Leviticus 18:29Ezekiel 8:17