Ezekiel 16:56
Ezekiel 16:56 in Multiple Translations
Did you not treat your sister Sodom as an object of scorn in the day of your pride,
For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,
For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,
Was not your sister Sodom an oath in your mouth in the day of your pride,
Didn't you mock your sister Sodom when you were feeling proud,
For thy sister Sodom was not heard of by thy report in the day of thy pride,
And thy sister Sodom hath not been for a report in thy mouth, In the day of thine arrogancy,
For your sister Sodom was not mentioned by your mouth in the day of your pride,
For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,
And Sodom thy sister was not heard of in thy mouth, in the day of thy pride,
You ◄sneered at/despised► the people of Sodom when you were proud,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 16:56
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Ezekiel 16:56 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/ל֤וֹא
הָֽיְתָה֙
סְדֹ֣ם
אֲחוֹתֵ֔/ךְ
לִ/שְׁמוּעָ֖ה
בְּ/פִ֑י/ךְ
בְּ/י֖וֹם
גְּאוֹנָֽיִ/ךְ
וְ/ל֤וֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הָֽיְתָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
סְדֹ֣ם
Çᵉdôm
H5467
Sodom
N-proper
אֲחוֹתֵ֔/ךְ
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
לִ/שְׁמוּעָ֖ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
tidings
Prep | N-fs
בְּ/פִ֑י/ךְ
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/י֖וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
גְּאוֹנָֽיִ/ךְ
gâʼôwn
H1347
pride
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 16:56
וְ/ל֤וֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הָֽיְתָה֙
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
סְדֹ֣ם
Çᵉdôm
H5467
"Sodom"
N-proper
Sodom was a city near the Dead Sea, known for its wickedness and corruption. According to the book of Genesis, God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah as a judgment for their sins. The city has become a symbol of evil and immorality.
Definition: Sodom = "burning" a Canaanite city, usually paired with Gomorrah, located in the area of the Dead Sea and the Jordan river; both cities destroyed by God in judgment Also named: Sodoma (Σόδομα "Sodom" G4670)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Sodom. See also: Genesis 10:19; Genesis 19:28; Isaiah 1:9.
אֲחוֹתֵ֔/ךְ
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
לִ/שְׁמוּעָ֖ה
shᵉmûwʻâh
H8052
"tidings"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means news or a report, often referring to a message or announcement, like the tidings of Jesus' birth in the Gospel of Luke.
Definition: 1) report, news, rumour 1a) report, news, tidings 1b) mention
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings. See also: 1 Samuel 2:24; Isaiah 28:19; Psalms 112:7.
בְּ/פִ֑י/ךְ
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
בְּ/י֖וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
גְּאוֹנָֽיִ/ךְ
gâʼôwn
H1347
"pride"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means pride or majesty, describing something excellent or arrogant, like nations or God's power, as seen in the KJV translations of Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) exaltation, majesty, pride 1a) majesty, exaltation, excellence 1a1) of nations 1a2) of God 1a3) of the Jordan 1b) pride, arrogance (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. See also: Exodus 15:7; Jeremiah 13:9; Psalms 47:5.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 16:56
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- Ezekiel 16:56 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:56
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:56
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:56
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:56
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:56
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 16:56
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:56
- Sermons on Ezekiel 16:56
Context — Judgment on Jerusalem
54So you will bear your disgrace and be ashamed of all you did to comfort them.
55And your sisters, Sodom with her daughters and Samaria with her daughters, will return to their former state. You and your daughters will also return to your former state.
56Did you not treat your sister Sodom as an object of scorn in the day of your pride,
57before your wickedness was uncovered? Even so, you are now scorned by the daughters of Edom and all those around her, and by the daughters of the Philistines—all those around you who despise you. 58You will bear the consequences of your lewdness and your abominations, declares the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 65:5 | They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long. |
| 2 | Luke 15:28–30 | The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look, all these years I have served you and never disobeyed a commandment of yours. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’ |
| 3 | Zephaniah 3:11 | On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain. |
| 4 | Luke 18:11 | The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. |
Ezekiel 16:56 Summary
In Ezekiel 16:56, God is reminding Jerusalem that they once looked down on the city of Sodom, but now they are in a similar state of sin. This verse is a call to humility and recognition of our own sins, rather than judging others. As seen in Matthew 7:1-5, we should focus on our own spiritual condition rather than looking down on others. By recognizing our own pride and hypocrisy, we can turn to God in humility and receive His mercy and forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Ezekiel 16:56 mentioning Sodom, and how does it relate to the current state of Jerusalem?
In Ezekiel 16:56, God reminds Jerusalem that they once looked down on Sodom, but now they are in a similar state of sin, as seen in Ezekiel 16:49-50, which describes the sins of Sodom, and Jeremiah 23:14, which notes the similarities between Jerusalem's and Sodom's sins.
How does the 'day of pride' in Ezekiel 16:56 relate to Jerusalem's current situation?
The 'day of pride' in Ezekiel 16:56 refers to a time when Jerusalem was prosperous and looked down on other cities like Sodom, but as seen in Proverbs 16:18, pride comes before a fall, and Jerusalem's pride led to their current state of sin and shame, as described in Ezekiel 16:54-55.
What is the purpose of God reminding Jerusalem of their past attitudes towards Sodom in Ezekiel 16:56?
God is reminding Jerusalem of their past attitudes to highlight their hypocrisy and to show that they are no better than the cities they once scorned, as seen in Matthew 7:1-5, where Jesus teaches about judging others and recognizing one's own sins.
How does Ezekiel 16:56 fit into the larger context of Ezekiel 16, which describes Jerusalem's history and sins?
Ezekiel 16:56 is part of a larger narrative that describes Jerusalem's history, from their beginnings to their current state of sin, and serves as a reminder of their past attitudes and actions, as seen in Ezekiel 16:1-52, which details their spiritual adultery and resulting shame.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like Jerusalem, may be looking down on others or judging them for their sins, and how can I repent of this attitude?
- How can I, like Jerusalem, recognize my own pride and hypocrisy, and turn to God in humility, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6-7?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing 'pride' or a sense of self-sufficiency, and how can I surrender these areas to God, as seen in Psalm 51:17?
- In what ways can I, like God, show compassion and mercy to those who are struggling with sin, rather than looking down on them, as seen in Luke 15:11-32?
- How can I use Ezekiel 16:56 as a reminder to examine my own heart and life, and to turn to God in repentance, as seen in 2 Corinthians 13:5?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:56
For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth,.... Or, "was not for a hearing", or "a report, in thy mouth" (g); the destruction of Sodom, though it was such an awful judgment of God, so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:56
For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride, For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned - literally, was not for a report.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:56
This is the reason why their state should be hopeless as that of Sodom. The sins of Sodom and her plagues were not minded by thee, though thou didst worse in thy prosperity, didst not fear like misery, nor wouldst forbear like sins. Thou shouldst have told thy children what Sodom did against the Lord, and what the Lord did against theln, that thou and thy daughters might have repented, and returned; but no such things were told them.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:56
Ezekiel 16:56 For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,Ver. 56. For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned.] Thou thoughtest her not worthy to be named in the same day with thee, and little dreamedst that thou shouldst be matched with her in misery. Or thus, Thou wouldst neither hear nor speak of her, though I had thrown her forth for an example of divine vengeance. In the day of thy pride.] Heb., Prides; for pride buddeth, and, like a great swelling in the body which breaks and runs with loathsome and foul matter, it breaks forth into odious practices.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:56
56. Jerusalem did not deign to refer to Sodom on account of the wickedness and evil repute of the latter. Others interrogatively: Was not Sodom a report (a moral byword) in thy mouth? But the interrogative form is precarious.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 16:56
Was not mentioned by thy mouth - Was held in utter contempt.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:56
56. Thy sister Sodom was not mentioned — Jerusalem had always refused to acknowledge Sodom as a spiritual relative, notwithstanding the marked family likeness. It was counted a disgrace even to refer to such a disgusting neighbor.
Sermons on Ezekiel 16:56
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Humility and Holiness by Andrew Murray | Andrew Murray emphasizes that true holiness is inseparable from humility, warning against the dangers of pride that can masquerade as holiness. He illustrates that the essence of h |
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Angry! by William Graham Scroggie | William Graham Scroggie preaches about the elder brother in the parable of the prodigal son, highlighting how the greatest hindrance to Christianity can be those in the Church who |
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John's Gospel Lonsdale Square by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby explores the themes of righteousness and the nature of faith in his sermon on John's Gospel, emphasizing that the elder son in Luke 15, despite his adherence to r |
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Our God Is a Consuming Fire by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the two categories of people before God: the humble and the proud. God seeks to burn up the pride in our hearts with His consuming fire, removing the haug |
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Preserving the Church From Satan's Agents by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the church's role in resisting Satan's agents, highlighting that true churches, built by Jesus, overpower the gates of hell and must remain vigilant against s |
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Unpardonable Sin by William P. Nicholson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fact that preaching the gospel is a serious matter because it deals with the eternal destiny of human beings. He shares a story from the |
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The Walls Are Down for America and Canada (Conference Call) by Edgar Reich | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of how people, particularly men, are consumed by worldly distractions such as television, jobs, and material possessions. He acknowl |