Ezekiel 18:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezekiel 18:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezekiel 18:16 is a verse from the book of Ezekiel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezekiel 18:16 — KJV
“Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, hath not...: Heb. hath not pledged the pledge, or, taken to pledge”
— Ezekiel 18:16 (KJV)
Ezekiel 18:16 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 18:16
“And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:16: hath, oppressed, any
“When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war, neither shall he be charged with any business: but he shall be free at home one year, and shall cheer up his wife which he hath taken. neither...: Heb. not any thing shall pass upon him”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:16: neither, hath, any
“He that hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, that hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man,”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:16: neither, hath, any
“Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:16: hath, oppressed, pledge
“And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open...: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim”
Shares key themes with Ezekiel 18:16: given, covered, garment
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