Ezekiel 16:25
Ezekiel 16:25 in Multiple Translations
At the head of every street you built your lofty shrines and degraded your beauty. With increasing promiscuity, you spread your legs to all who passed by.
Thou hast built thy high place at every head of the way, and hast made thy beauty to be abhorred, and hast opened thy feet to every one that passed by, and multiplied thy whoredoms.
Thou hast built thy lofty place at the head of every way, and hast made thy beauty an abomination, and hast opened thy feet to every one that passed by, and multiplied thy whoredom.
You put up your high places at the top of every street, and made the grace of your form a disgusting thing, opening your feet to everyone who went by, increasing your loose ways.
You made yourselves high places of idol worship at the top of every street; you degraded yourself, offering your beautiful body to anyone who passed by, opening your legs for them, becoming more and more promiscuous.
Thou hast built thine hie place at euery corner of the way, and hast made thy beautie to be abhorred: thou hast opened thy feete to euery one that passed by, and multiplied thy whoredome.
At every head of the way thou hast built thy high place, And thou dost make thy beauty abominable, And dost open wide thy feet to every passer by, And dost multiply thy whoredoms,
You have built your lofty place at the head of every way, and have made your beauty an abomination, and have opened your feet to everyone who passed by, and multiplied your prostitution.
Thou hast built thy high place at every head of the way, and hast made thy beauty to be abhorred, and hast prostituted thyself to every one that passed by, and multiplied thy lewd deeds.
At every head of the way thou hast set up a sign of thy prostitution: and hast made thy beauty to be abominable: and hast prostituted thyself to every one that passed by, and hast multiplied thy fornications.
At the beginning of every street you built a shrine, and showed people your beautiful body, offering it to have sex with every man who walked by, becoming a better known prostitute every day.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 16:25
- Context
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- Ezekiel 16:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:25
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:25
- Sermons on Ezekiel 16:25
Context — Jerusalem’s Unfaithfulness
25At the head of every street you built your lofty shrines and degraded your beauty. With increasing promiscuity, you spread your legs to all who passed by.
26You prostituted yourself with your lustful neighbors, the Egyptians, and increased your promiscuity to provoke Me to anger. 27Therefore I stretched out My hand against you and reduced your portion. I gave you over to the desire of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your lewd conduct.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 16:31 | But when you built your mounds at the head of every street and made your lofty shrines in every public square, you were not even like a prostitute, because you scorned payment. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 3:2 | “Lift up your eyes to the barren heights and see. Is there any place where you have not been violated? You sat beside the highways waiting for your lovers, like a nomad in the desert. You have defiled the land with your prostitution and wickedness. |
| 3 | Genesis 38:21 | He asked the men of that place, “Where is the shrine prostitute who was beside the road at Enaim?” “No shrine prostitute has been here,” they answered. |
| 4 | Revelation 17:12–13 | The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings, along with the beast. These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. |
| 5 | Genesis 38:14 | she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 23:9–10 | Therefore I delivered her into the hands of her lovers, the Assyrians for whom she lusted. They exposed her nakedness, seized her sons and daughters, and put her to the sword. Thus she became a byword among women, and they executed judgment against her. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 16:15 | But because of your fame, you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot. You lavished your favors on everyone who passed by, and your beauty was theirs for the asking. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 2:23–24 | “How can you say, ‘I am not defiled; I have not run after the Baals’? Look at your behavior in the valley; acknowledge what you have done. You are a swift young she-camel galloping here and there, a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire. Who can restrain her passion? All who seek her need not weary themselves; in mating season they will find her. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 23:32 | This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You will drink your sister’s cup, a cup deep and wide. It will bring scorn and derision, for it holds so much. |
| 10 | Proverbs 9:14–15 | She sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city, calling out to those who pass by, who make their paths straight. |
Ezekiel 16:25 Summary
[Ezekiel 16:25 describes a scene where the people of God have turned away from Him and are openly sinning, even in public places. This verse is a warning against the dangers of spiritual adultery, where we seek fulfillment in things other than God, as also seen in James 4:4. By building 'lofty shrines' and engaging in promiscuity, the people are degrading the beauty that God has given them, and this can happen to us today if we prioritize worldly desires over our relationship with God (1 John 2:15-17).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'degrade your beauty' in Ezekiel 16:25?
This phrase suggests that the actions described in the verse, such as building lofty shrines and engaging in promiscuity, have taken away from the beauty and purity that God originally intended, as seen in Genesis 1:27 where God created man in His own image.
Why does the verse use the metaphor of 'spreading your legs to all who passed by'?
This metaphor is used to convey the idea of indiscriminate and shameless promiscuity, highlighting the depth of spiritual adultery and the willingness to compromise with anyone, much like the warnings given in Proverbs 7:10-23 about the dangers of adultery.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual adultery?
Ezekiel 16:25 illustrates the idea of spiritual adultery, where the people of God turn away from Him and seek fulfillment in other things, such as idols or worldly desires, as also seen in Hosea 1:2 where God commands Hosea to marry a prostitute to illustrate His relationship with Israel.
What is the significance of the 'head of every street' in this verse?
The 'head of every street' likely refers to prominent and visible locations, emphasizing the public and blatant nature of the people's sin, much like the warnings in Deuteronomy 22:22 about the importance of not committing sin in secret or in public.
Reflection Questions
- How can I ensure that my own life and actions do not 'degrade the beauty' that God has given me?
- In what ways can I be tempted to 'spread my legs to all who pass by', compromising my faith and values for the sake of worldly acceptance or pleasure?
- What are some modern-day equivalents of 'building lofty shrines' that can distract me from my relationship with God?
- How can I prioritize my relationship with God and avoid the dangers of spiritual adultery, as warned against in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:25
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:25
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:25
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:25
Sermons on Ezekiel 16:25
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(Revelation) Part 1 the Scarlet Womans Future Judgement by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Revelation Chapter 17 and the woman mentioned in the text. The woman is described as sitting upon many waters, representing peoples, nations |
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Nebuchadnezzar's Dream by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the prophetic unfolding in the Book of Daniel, focusing on the great pivotal chapter introducing the times of the Gentiles. The chapter reveals t |
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The Sacrifice That Is Pleasing to God by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the concept of God's second chance. He highlights that after death, there is no second chance, but in life, God gives us the opportunity to c |
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The Voices of the Prophets by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of recognizing the voices of the prophets, as many hear the Scriptures without understanding their deeper meaning. He warns that the tr |
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Pollution - Jer. 2:23 by Bernard Fell | Bernard Fell preaches about the pervasive nature of pollution, both physical and moral, highlighting how pollution contaminates the environment and corrupts society through various |





