Ezekiel 16:7
The Scripture
(7) I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare.
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
Genesis 22:17Exodus 1:7Exodus 12:37Acts 7:17Ezekiel 16:10Ezekiel 16:11Ezekiel 16:12Ezekiel 16:13Ezekiel 16:16Exodus 3:22Deuteronomy 1:10Deuteronomy 4:8
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 16:22Genesis 2:5Genesis 23:17Exodus 9:25Exodus 22:5Ezekiel 16:5