Ezekiel 16:52
The Scripture
(52) Thou also, which hast judged thy sisters, bear thine own shame for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they: they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou confounded also, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast justified thy sisters.
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 16:56Matthew 7:1Matthew 7:2Matthew 7:3Matthew 7:4Matthew 7:5Luke 6:37Romans 2:1Romans 2:10Romans 2:26Romans 2:27Ezekiel 16:54
Related verses (shared words)
II Samuel 18:20Ezekiel 16:54Ezekiel 18:20Ezekiel 44:13Ezekiel 16:51Isaiah 54:4