New International Version And your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, because the splendor I had given you made your beauty perfect, declares the Sovereign LORD. New Living Translation Your fame soon spread throughout the world because of your beauty. I dressed you in my splendor and perfected your beauty, says the Sovereign LORD. English Standard Version And your renown went forth among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through the splendor that I had bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD. Berean Standard Bible Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD. Berean Literal Bible And a name for you went forth among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in My splendor that I had set upon you, a declaration of the Lord YHWH. King James Bible And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. New King James Version Your fame went out among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through My splendor which I had bestowed on you,” says the Lord GOD. New American Standard Bible Then your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of My splendor which I bestowed on you,” declares the Lord GOD. NASB 1995 “Then your fame went forth among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of My splendor which I bestowed on you,” declares the Lord GOD. NASB 1977 “Then your fame went forth among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of My splendor which I bestowed on you,” declares the Lord GOD. Legacy Standard Bible Then your name went forth among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of My majesty which I set on you,” declares Lord Yahweh. Amplified Bible Then your fame went out among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of My majesty and splendor which I bestowed on you,” says the Lord GOD. Berean Annotated Bible Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible Your fame spread among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through my splendor, which I had bestowed on you. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your fame spread among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through My splendor, which I had bestowed on you.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.” American Standard Version And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty; for it was perfect, through my majesty which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord Jehovah. Contemporary English Version and everyone on earth knew it. I, the LORD God, had helped you become a lovely young woman. English Revised Version And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty; for it was perfect through my majesty which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. GOD'S WORD® Translation You became famous in every nation because of your beauty. Your beauty was perfect because I gave you my glory, declares the Almighty LORD. Good News Translation You became famous in every nation for your perfect beauty, because I was the one who made you so lovely." This is what the Sovereign LORD says. International Standard Version Your fame spread throughout the nations because of your beauty. You were perfectly beautiful due to my splendor with which I endowed you," declares the Lord GOD. NET Bible Your fame spread among the nations because of your beauty; your beauty was perfect because of the splendor which I bestowed on you, declares the sovereign LORD. New Heart English Bible Your renown went forth among the nations for your beauty; for it was perfect, through my majesty which I had put on you,' says the Lord GOD. Webster's Bible Translation And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD. World English Bible Your renown went out among the nations for your beauty; for it was perfect, through my majesty which I had put on you,” says the Lord Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd your name goes forth among nations, "" Because of your beauty—for it [is] complete, "" In My honor that I have set on you, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH. Berean Literal Bible And a name for you went forth among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in My splendor that I had set upon you, a declaration of the Lord YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And go forth doth thy name among nations, Because of thy beauty -- for it is complete, In My honour that I have set upon thee, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And a name went forth to thee among the nations in thy beauty: for it was perfected by my decoration which I put upon thee, says the Lord Jehovah Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty: for thou wast perfect through my beauty, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord God. Catholic Public Domain Version And your renown went forth among the Gentiles, because of your beauty. For you were perfected by my beauty, which I had placed upon you, says the Lord God. New American Bible You were renowned among the nations for your beauty, perfected by the splendor I showered on you—oracle of the Lord GOD. New Revised Standard Version Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of my splendor that I had bestowed on you, says the Lord GOD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd your renown went forth among the Gentiles for your beauty, because of the beautiful crown of my glory which I put upon you, says the LORD God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the fame of your beauty went out among the Gentiles, because the crown of my glory I set upon you, says THE LORD OF LORDS OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty; for it was perfect, through My splendour which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thy name went forth among the nations for thy beauty: because it was perfected with elegance, and in the comeliness which I put upon thee, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jerusalem's Unfaithfulness…13So 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. 14Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD. 15But 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.… Cross References Your fame spread among the nations 1 Kings 4:31 He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. Jeremiah 33:9 So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it. on account of your beauty, Ezekiel 28:17 Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor; so I cast you to the earth; I made you a spectacle before kings. Psalm 45:11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, Ezekiel 28:12 “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. Psalm 50:2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” Ezekiel 5:11 Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. Isaiah 62:3 You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. Hosea 2:19-20 So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.” Revelation 21:2 I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 19:7-8 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. Ephesians 5:25-27 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. Jeremiah 13:11 For just as a loincloth clings to a man’s waist, so I have made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to Me, declares the LORD, so that they might be My people for My renown and praise and glory. But they did not listen. 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. Treasury of Scripture And your renown went forth among the heathen for your beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put on you, said the Lord GOD. thy renown Deuteronomy 4:6-8,32-38 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people… Joshua 2:9-11 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you… Joshua 9:6-9 And they went to Joshua unto the camp at Gilgal, and said unto him, and to the men of Israel, We be come from a far country: now therefore make ye a league with us… through 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? Jump to Previous Account Beautiful Beauty Bestowed Complete Declares Fame Forth Glory Heathen Honour Magnificence Majesty Nations Perfect Renown Splendor Splendour Spread StoryJump to Next Account Beautiful Beauty Bestowed Complete Declares Fame Forth Glory Heathen Honour Magnificence Majesty Nations Perfect Renown Splendor Splendour Spread StoryEzekiel 16 1. Under the parable of a wretched infant is shown the natural state of Jerusalem6. God's extraordinary love toward her, 15. Her grievous judgment 35. Her sin, equal to her mother, 46. and exceeding her sisters, Sodom and Samaria, 59. calls for judgments 60. Mercy is promised her in the end Your fame spread among the nations Israel became known among surrounding peoples because the Lord delivered her from Egypt, gave her His law, established her in the land, and defended her against her enemies. Under David and Solomon, the nation gained particular prominence through military strength, wealth, wisdom, and the glory of the temple. 1Ki 4:31 He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite… on account of your beauty, Israel’s beauty pictured the honor, order, and blessing God had given her as His covenant people. It was seen in her worship, her laws, her land, and the visible evidence of the Lord’s presence among her. Ezk 28:17 Your heart grew proud of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom… for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, Nothing in Israel’s greatness came from her own worthiness. Her standing, prosperity, security, and reputation were gifts of God’s grace. The covenant, the priesthood, the temple, and the kingdom were all marks of the splendor He had bestowed. Ezk 28:12 “Son of man, take up a lament for the king of Tyre”… declares the Lord GOD. The Lord Himself testifies to the source of Israel’s former glory. The same God who raised her from helplessness also holds her accountable for how she responded to His gifts. Ezk 12:25 I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the author of the book and the one through whom God communicates His messages to Israel. 2. Jerusalem The city symbolically represented as a woman in this chapter, adorned and beautified by God, but later becoming unfaithful. 3. The Nations Refers to the surrounding peoples who observed the splendor and fame of Jerusalem, which was a result of God's blessings. 4. The Lord GOD The sovereign deity who bestows beauty and splendor upon Jerusalem, highlighting His role as the source of all blessings. 5. The Exile The historical context of Ezekiel's prophecies, where Israel is in Babylonian captivity due to their unfaithfulness. Teaching Points God as the Source of Beauty and BlessingRecognize that any beauty or success we possess is a result of God's grace and favor. We should remain humble and grateful, acknowledging Him as the source. The Danger of Pride and Unfaithfulness Just as Jerusalem's beauty led to pride and eventual unfaithfulness, we must guard our hearts against becoming prideful or turning away from God when we experience His blessings. The Call to Reflect God's Glory Our lives should reflect the splendor and glory of God, serving as a testimony to others of His goodness and grace. The Importance of Faithfulness God desires a faithful relationship with His people. We are called to remain steadfast in our commitment to Him, even amidst blessings and prosperity. Repentance and Restoration Even when we fall short, God offers a path to repentance and restoration. We should seek His forgiveness and strive to return to a right relationship with Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:14?2. How does Ezekiel 16:14 illustrate God's transformative power in our lives today? 3. What does "perfect through My splendor" reveal about God's role in our sanctification? 4. How can we reflect God's glory in our daily actions and decisions? 5. Compare Ezekiel 16:14 with 2 Corinthians 3:18 on transformation and glory. 6. How should God's bestowed beauty influence our humility and gratitude towards Him? 7. How does Ezekiel 16:14 reflect God's view on Israel's faithfulness and beauty? 8. What historical context is essential to understanding Ezekiel 16:14? 9. How does Ezekiel 16:14 relate to God's covenant with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 16? Verse 14. - It was perfect, etc. (compare the phrase, "perfection of beauty," in Psalm 1:2; Lamentations 2:15, as applied to Jerusalem). The prophet, in the words, my comeliness - majesty (Revised Version) - lays stress on the fact that that "perfection" was itself the gift of God. Ezekiel 16:14 highlights a breathtaking truth: every bit of beauty, honor, and worldwide admiration Jerusalem enjoyed came directly from God’s gracious hand. Her fame was real, her beauty complete, yet none of it was self-made; it was all a gift from the Lord who now reminds her of that fact. Remembering the Source of every blessing is essential, because forgetting invites pride and, as the rest of the chapter shows, eventual ruin. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your fameשֵׁ֛ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name spread וַיֵּ֨צֵא (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim among the nations בַּגּוֹיִ֖ם (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts on account of your beauty, בְּיָפְיֵ֑ךְ (bə·yā·p̄ə·yêḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 3308: Beauty for כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction it [was] ה֗וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are perfect כָּלִ֣יל (kā·lîl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3632: Complete, the whole, as, fully in the splendor בַּֽהֲדָרִי֙ (ba·hă·ḏā·rî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor I bestowed שַׂ֣מְתִּי (śam·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set on you, עָלַ֔יִךְ (‘ā·la·yiḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD. יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources Ezekiel 16:14 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 16:14 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 16:14 Bible.com Ezekiel 16:14 NIV |
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