God’s Word Translation
Ezekiel 16:56
56You didn’t mention your sister Sodom when you were arrogant.
Ezekiel 16:56 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,
- New International Version (NIV)You would not even mention your sister Sodom in the day of your pride,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Was not your sister Sodom a byword in your mouth in the day of your pride,
- New King James Version (NKJV)For your sister Sodom was not a byword in your mouth in the days of your pride,
Context of Ezekiel 16:56
54You will have to suffer disgrace and be ashamed of everything you have done, including comforting them. 55When Sodom and her daughters and Samaria and her daughters return to what they once were, you and your daughters will return to what you once were. You didn’t mention your sister Sodom when you were arrogant. 57You didn’t mention her before your wickedness was revealed. Now the daughters of Aram and their neighbors despise you. The daughters of the Philistines also despise you. Those around you hate you. 58You must suffer because of all the crude and disgusting things you have done, declares the Lord.
Read all of Ezekiel 16Ezekiel 16:56 word by word
וְל֤וֹא הָֽיְתָה֙ סְדֹ֣ם אֲחוֹתֵ֔ךְ לִשְׁמוּעָ֖ה בְּפִ֑יךְ בְּי֖וֹם גְּאוֹנָֽיִךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Ezekiel 16:56
- Isaiah 65:5They said, “Stay away! Don’t touch me! I’m holier than you are.” They have become like smoke in my nose, like a smoldering fire all day long.
- Zephaniah 3:11On that day you will no longer be ashamed of all your rebellious acts against me. Then I will remove your arrogance and never again will you act proud on my holy mountain.
- Luke 15:28“Then the older son became angry and wouldn’t go into the house. His father came out and begged him to come in.
- Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood up and prayed, ‘God, I thank you that I’m not like other people! I’m not a robber or a dishonest person. I haven’t committed adultery. I’m not even like this tax collector.
Commentaries on Ezekiel 16:56
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 56Was not mentioned by thy mouth - Was held in utter contempt.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-63In Ezekiel 16, Jerusalem is described as an unfaithful wife and a prostitute. This language is very strong. Even in English, the chapter can be difficult to read. In its ancient setting, it would have sounded even more shocking. Ezekiel used graphic language to show how serious Judah’s sin was. He did not try to make his message softer or more polite. He spoke in a direct and forceful way. This strong language is the main point of the chapter. Ezekiel…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5656. Sodom was not mentioned--literally, "was not for a report." Thou didst not deign to mention her name as if her case could possibly apply as a warning to thee, but it did apply (2Pe 2:6).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Ezekiel 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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