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 · 2000

And I put a ring upon thy nose, and ear-rings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And 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 · 1949

And 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 · 1862

And I give a ring for thy nose, And rings for thine ears, And a crown of beauty on thy head.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I put a jewel upon thy forehead and earrings in thy ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and 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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