Ezekiel 16:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 16:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 16:17 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 16:17 — KJV
“Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images of men, and didst commit whoredom with them, of men: Heb. of a male”
— Ezekiel 16:17 (KJV)
Ezekiel 16:17 in Context — About the Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel saw heaven opened from a refugee camp in Babylon — wheels of fire, a valley of dry bones rattling to life, and a river flowing from God's temple that heals everything it touches. His message: God's glory departs from sin but returns with resurrection power and a brand-new heart.
Cross-References for Ezekiel 16:17
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 16:17: also, jewels, gold
“Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence. thy graven...: Heb. the graven images of thy silver cast: Heb. scatter”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 16:17: also, gold, silver
“And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not. precious things: or, spicery armour: or, jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 16:17: jewels, gold, silver
“And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels; pleasant...: Heb. instruments of desire”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 16:17: jewels, gold, silver
“And let the king appoint officers in all the provinces of his kingdom, that they may gather together all the fair young virgins unto Shushan the palace, to the house of the women, unto the custody of Hege the king's chamberlain, keeper of the women; and let their things for purification be given them: unto the...: Heb. unto the hand Hege: also called, Hegai”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 16:17: also, fair, given
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