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Ezekiel 16:10

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Ezekiel 16:10 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk.

King James Version KJV

I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers’ skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.

American Standard Version ASV

I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with sealskin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and covered thee with silk.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And I had you clothed with needlework, and put leather shoes on your feet, folding fair linen about you and covering you with silk.

Free Bible Version FBV

I put a beautifully embroidered dress on you and gave you fine leather sandals. I clothed you in fine linen and covered you with silk.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

I clothed thee also with broydred worke, and shod thee with badgers skin: and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I couered thee with silke.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I clothe thee with embroidery, And I shoe thee with badger's skin, And I gird thee with fine linen, And I cover thee with figured silk.

World English Bible WEB

I clothed you also with embroidered work and put leather sandals on you. I dressed you with fine linen and covered you with silk.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I clothed thee with embroidery, and shed thee with violet coloured shoes: and I girded thee about with fine linen, and clothed thee with fine garments.

Translation for Translators T4T

It was as though [MET] I put a fine linen robe on you and gave you other expensive clothes. I put an embroidered dress on you and put leather sandals on your feet.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 16:10

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Ezekiel 16:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וָ/אַלְבִּישֵׁ֣/ךְ רִקְמָ֔ה וָ/אֶנְעֲלֵ֖/ךְ תָּ֑חַשׁ וָ/אֶחְבְּשֵׁ֣/ךְ בַּ/שֵּׁ֔שׁ וַ/אֲכַסֵּ֖/ךְ מֶֽשִׁי
וָ/אַלְבִּישֵׁ֣/ךְ lâbash H3847 to clothe Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
רִקְמָ֔ה riqmâh H7553 embroidery N-fs
וָ/אֶנְעֲלֵ֖/ךְ nâʻal H5274 to lock Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
תָּ֑חַשׁ tachash H8476 leather N-ms
וָ/אֶחְבְּשֵׁ֣/ךְ châbash H2280 to saddle/tie Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
בַּ/שֵּׁ֔שׁ shêsh H8336 alabaster Prep | N-ms
וַ/אֲכַסֵּ֖/ךְ kâçâh H3680 to cover Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
מֶֽשִׁי meshîy H4897 silk N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 16:10

וָ/אַלְבִּישֵׁ֣/ךְ lâbash H3847 "to clothe" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
רִקְמָ֔ה riqmâh H7553 "embroidery" N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to embroidery or needlework with diverse colors, like the intricate designs on priestly garments. It is used in Exodus to describe the craftsmanship of the tabernacle. This word highlights the beauty of handmade textiles.
Definition: variegated stuff, embroidered
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides). See also: Judges 5:30; Ezekiel 16:18; Psalms 45:15.
וָ/אֶנְעֲלֵ֖/ךְ nâʻal H5274 "to lock" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to put on shoes or sandals, as seen in Genesis 14:23. It involves fastening something up, like a sandal, and is used in various contexts, including Deuteronomy 29:5.
Definition: 1) to bar, lock, bolt 1a) (Qal) to bar, lock, bolt
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: bolt, inclose, lock, shoe, shut up. See also: Judges 3:23; 2 Samuel 13:18; Ezekiel 16:10.
תָּ֑חַשׁ tachash H8476 "leather" N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a type of animal hide, possibly from a badger or antelope, used to make leather. It is mentioned in the Bible as a material for certain priestly items. The word appears in Exodus and Ezekiel.
Definition: 1) a kind of leather, skin, or animal hide 1a) perhaps the animal yielding the skin 1a1) perhaps the badger or dugong, dolphin, or sheep, or a now extinct animal
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: badger. See also: Exodus 25:5; Numbers 4:8; Ezekiel 16:10.
וָ/אֶחְבְּשֵׁ֣/ךְ châbash H2280 "to saddle/tie" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
This verb means to tie or bind something firmly, like a turban or a saddle. It is also used figuratively to mean stopping or ruling something. In 1 Kings 20:12, it describes the binding of a wound.
Definition: 1) to tie, bind, bind on, bind up, saddle, restrain, bandage, govern 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind, bind on 1a2) to bind up 1b) (Piel) to bind, restrain 1c) (Pual) to be bound up
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: bind (up), gird about, govern, healer, put, saddle, wrap about. See also: Genesis 22:3; Job 34:17; Psalms 147:3.
בַּ/שֵּׁ֔שׁ shêsh H8336 "alabaster" Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to fine white linen or marble, often used to describe the luxurious clothing and buildings of ancient times, like the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: alabaster, similar stone, marble, material of pavement
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk. See also: Genesis 41:42; Exodus 36:35; Proverbs 31:22.
וַ/אֲכַסֵּ֖/ךְ kâçâh H3680 "to cover" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
מֶֽשִׁי meshîy H4897 "silk" N-ms
This word refers to silk, a valuable and expensive material used for making clothes. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a luxury item, like in the book of Ezekiel, where it is listed as one of the goods traded by the merchants.
Definition: 1) a costly material for garment 1a) perhaps silk
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: silk. See also: Ezekiel 16:10; Ezekiel 16:13.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 16:10

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1 Ezekiel 16:18 You took your embroidered garments to cover them, and you set My oil and incense before them.
2 Ezekiel 16:13 So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.
3 Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
4 Psalms 45:13–14 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
5 Exodus 26:36 For the entrance to the tent, you are to make a curtain embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen.
6 Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
7 Exodus 39:27–28 For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,
8 Exodus 26:14 Also make a covering for the tent out of ram skins dyed red, and over that a covering of fine leather.
9 Exodus 28:5 They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.
10 Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Ezekiel 16:10 Summary

In Ezekiel 16:10, God is describing how He took care of His people, providing them with beautiful clothes and fine things, just like a loving parent would. This shows us that God loves and cares for us deeply, and wants to give us the best that He has (Psalm 23:1-4). He clothes us with the righteousness of Christ, and adorns us with the beauty of holiness (Isaiah 61:10), so that we can live lives that honor and glorify Him. Just like the people of Israel, we can trust in God's love and care, and respond with gratitude and obedience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be clothed in embroidered cloth and given sandals of fine leather in Ezekiel 16:10?

This refers to God's provision and care for His people, similar to how He clothed Adam and Eve with garments of skin in Genesis 3:21, showing His love and desire to cover and protect them.

How does this verse relate to our spiritual lives today?

Just as God clothed and adorned the people of Israel, He also clothes and adorns believers today with the righteousness of Christ, as seen in Isaiah 61:10 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

What is the significance of the fine linen and silk in this verse?

The fine linen and silk represent the best and finest that God has to offer, much like the fine linen that represents the righteous acts of the saints in Revelation 19:8, symbolizing the beauty and purity that God desires for His people.

Is this verse only talking about physical clothing, or is there a deeper meaning?

While the verse does describe physical clothing, it also points to the spiritual adornment and beautification that God brings to His people, as seen in Psalm 45:13-14, where the king's daughter is adorned with gold and precious clothes, symbolizing the beauty of holiness.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that God has 'clothed' and 'adorned' me in my own life, and how can I respond to His love and care?
  2. How does this verse challenge my understanding of God's love and provision, and what changes can I make to reflect a deeper trust in His care?
  3. In what ways can I 'put on' the righteousness of Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:21, and live out my faith in a way that honors God?
  4. How can I use the 'clothing' and 'adornment' that God has given me to serve and bless others, and to bring glory to His name?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:10

I clothed thee also, with broidered work,.... Or, "with needle work" (q); with garments of divers colours, like Joseph's coat; perhaps it may refer to the rich raiment borrowed of the Egyptians, when they came out from thence.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:10

I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk. I clothed thee also with broidered work.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:10

So miserably poor was this creature, that she had not clothes to her back; he gave them who married her. Broidered work; rich and beautiful needle-work of divers colours, much above the state of an abject infant, and suited to the bounty and riches of him who gave them. Badgers’ skin; those Eastern people had an art of curiously dressing and colouring the skins of those beasts, of which they made their neatest festival shoes, and these were for the richest and greatest personages to use. I girded thee, both for strength, activity, and ornament. With fine linen; both soft, warm, and comely. Such soft raiment, used in kings courts, intimate the advancement of tills abject to royal state, as well as delicately clothed. I covered thee; either covered, as the upper garment covers all the rest, or as curtains of the bed cover one who is laid to rest within them. The veil this virgin was covered with when she appeared abroad, and her furniture at home, were very rich, and proportioned to her Lord’ s grandeur and riches.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:10

Ezekiel 16:10 I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers’ skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.Ver. 10. I clothed thee also with broidered work.] Phrygionica veste variegata. With variety of precious graces, whereby thou didst outshine Solomon in all his bravery; for one grain of faith is of better worth than all the gold of Ophir, and one remnant of hope beyond all the gay clothing in the world. And girded thee about with fine linen.] The Church hath a rich wardrobe for woollens and linens; God’ s plenty of both.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:10

(10) Badgers’ skin.—See Exodus 25:5. The thing intended is a fine kind of leather prepared from the skin of some sea animal; but the critics differ as to the particular animal intended, whether the dolphin or the dugong. “Fine linen” was a luxury much valued by the ancients, while “silk” is a word used only here and in Ezekiel 16:13, and its meaning is much questioned. By its etymology it is thought to express fineness of texture; and our translators have followed the rabbinical tradition in understanding it to mean silk.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:10

Verse 10. I clothed thee also with broidered work] Cloth on which various figures, in various colours, were wrought by the needle. With badgers' skin] See Exodus 25:5. The same kind of skin with which the tabernacle was covered. Fine linen] בשש beshesh, with cotton. I have seen cloth of this kind enveloping the finest mummies. I covered thee with silk.] משי meshi. Very probably the produce of the silk-worm.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:10

10. The costly clothing. broidered work] Psalms 45:14; Judges 5:30. The word might mean work of various colours (Exodus 26:36). So Ezekiel 16:13; Ezekiel 16:18. badgers’ skin] According to most, skin of the sea-cow or manati, an animal allied to the dolphin, and found in the Red Sea. The name is found in Assyrian; the Assyrian kings crossed the Euphrates in ships made of the skin of this animal, and Salmaneser pursued his foes on lake Van in such ships. These facts suggest that the skins were readily procured not only in Mesopotamia but even in Armenia, and that some land animal must have furnished them. On these grounds Fried. Del. (Prolegomena, p. 78) decides for the wether. See Dill. on Exodus 25:5. fine linen] i.e. byssus. It is not certain whether the byssus was cotton or linen, or both. It was worn by the priests (Exodus 39:27), and by persons of rank (Genesis 41:42). The “girding” or binding here can hardly refer to the headdress (Exodus 29:9), because in Ezekiel 16:13 the “clothing” is said to be of fine linen (cf. Ezekiel 16:12 or headdress). covered thee with silk] The word again only in Ezekiel 16:13. It may be doubtful if silk was worn as early as the time of the prophet. The LXX. and ancients thought of some very thin and delicate material. The kind of garment was probably some large wrapper or veil covering the whole person. Ezekiel 16:11-12. Her ornaments.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 16:10

Badgers’ skin - Probably the skin of the dolphin or dugong (Exodus 25:5 note). Silk - For a robe, a turban, or (as gauze) for a transparent veil; the derivation of the word in the original is much disputed.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:10

’S AND — THE ADOPTED CHILD-WIFE, Ezekiel 16:1-43.In chaps. 13-15 the prophet has shown how untrustworthy are all the Israelitish hopes that punishment will not fall upon them for their sins.

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