Ezekiel 16:58

What does Ezekiel 16:58 mean?

A plain-English look at Ezekiel 16:58 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The reward of your evil designs and your disgusting ways has come on you, says the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Thy devices and thine abominations, Thou hast borne them, an affirmation of Jehovah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Thou hast borne thy wickedness, and thy disgrace, saith the Lord God.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Thy lewdness and thine abominations, thou bearest them, saith Jehovah.

Context

v.57before thy wickedness was uncovered, as at the time of the reproach of the daughters of Syria, and of all that are round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, that do despite unto thee round about.

v.58This passage

v.59For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: I will also deal with thee as thou hast done, who hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 4:13

    And Cain said unto Jehovah, My punishment is greater than I can bear.

  • Ezekiel 23:49

    And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols; and ye shall know that I am the Lord Jehovah.

  • Lamentations 5:7

    Our fathers sinned, and are not; And we have borne their iniquities.

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