Ezekiel 16:12
What does Ezekiel 16:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 16:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And I put a ring upon thy nose, and ear-rings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And I put a ring upon thy nose, and ear-rings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And I put a ring in your nose and ear-rings in your ears and a beautiful crown on your head.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I give a ring for thy nose, And rings for thine ears, And a crown of beauty on thy head.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And I put a jewel upon thy forehead and earrings in thy ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and I put a ring on thy nose, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.
Context
v.11And I decked thee with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.
v.12This passage
v.13Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil; and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper unto royal estate.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 3:21
the rings, and the nose-jewels;
- Isaiah 28:5
In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people;
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