New International Version “Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her detestable practices New Living Translation “Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her detestable sins. English Standard Version “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, Berean Standard Bible “Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominations Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, King James Bible Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, New King James Version “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, New American Standard Bible “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, NASB 1995 “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations NASB 1977 “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, Legacy Standard Bible “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations Amplified Bible “Son of man, make Jerusalem understand [the heinous and vile nature of] her repulsive (idolatrous) acts Berean Annotated Bible “Son of man, confront Jerusalem (city of peace) with her abominations Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her detestable practices. Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, explain Jerusalem’s detestable practices to her. American Standard Version Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations; Contemporary English Version Ezekiel, son of man, remind the people of Jerusalem of their disgusting sins English Revised Version Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, make known to the people of Jerusalem the disgusting things they have done. Good News Translation "Mortal man," he said, "point out to Jerusalem what disgusting things she has done. International Standard Version "Son of Man, make known to Israel her detestable practices. NET Bible "Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominable practices New Heart English Bible "Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations; Webster's Bible Translation Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominations World English Bible “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations; Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, and you have said, Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, Young's Literal Translation 'Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, and thou hast said: Smith's Literal Translation Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abomination, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSon of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations. Catholic Public Domain Version “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations. New American Bible Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations. New Revised Standard Version Mortal, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her uncleanness OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, Brenton Septuagint Translation Son of man, testify to Jerusalem of her iniquities; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jerusalem's Unfaithfulness1Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2“Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominations 3and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.… Cross References Son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 2:3 “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. Daniel 8:17 As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.” confront Micah 3:8 As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin. Isaiah 58:1 “Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins. Ezekiel 2:7 But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. Jerusalem Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Luke 19:41 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. with her abominations Ezekiel 8:6 “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.” Ezekiel 8:17 “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Is it not enough for the house of Judah to commit the abominations they are practicing here, that they must also fill the land with violence and continually provoke Me to anger? Look, they are even putting the branch to their nose! Jeremiah 7:30 For the people of Judah have done evil in My sight, declares the LORD. They have set up their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it. Jeremiah 2:2-3 “Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown. / Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD. Hosea 2:2-5 Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not My wife, and I am not her husband. Let her remove the adultery from her face and the unfaithfulness from between her breasts. / Otherwise, I will strip her naked and expose her like the day of her birth. I will make her like a desert and turn her into a parched land, and I will let her die of thirst. / I will have no compassion on her children, because they are the children of adultery. … Isaiah 1:21 See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers! Jeremiah 3:1-3 “If a man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Would not such a land be completely defiled? But you have played the harlot with many lovers—and you would return to Me?” declares the LORD. / “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. / Therefore the showers have been withheld, and no spring rains have fallen. Yet you have the brazen look of a prostitute; you refuse to be ashamed. Treasury of Scripture Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, cause Ezekiel 20:4 Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge them? cause them to know the abominations of their fathers: Ezekiel 22:2 Now, thou son of man, wilt thou judge, wilt thou judge the bloody city? yea, thou shalt shew her all her abominations. Ezekiel 23:36 The LORD said moreover unto me; Son of man, wilt thou judge Aholah and Aholibah? yea, declare unto them their abominations; abominations Ezekiel 8:9-17 And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here… Jump to Previous Abominations Cause Clear Confront Detestable Disgusting Jerusalem Practices WaysJump to Next Abominations Cause Clear Confront Detestable Disgusting Jerusalem Practices WaysEzekiel 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 “Son of man, God addresses Ezekiel as a mortal servant called to speak on His behalf. The title keeps the prophet’s humanity in view as he carries a message from the holy God to a rebellious people. Ezk 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet”… confront Ezekiel is commanded to expose sin openly rather than soften the charge. His ministry includes declaring God’s judgment and calling the people to acknowledge their guilt. Mic 3:8 As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit… Jerusalem Though the message concerns the city where God’s temple stood, Jerusalem represents Judah’s leadership, worship, and national life. Mat 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets… with her abominations The city had turned from the Lord through idolatry, corrupt worship, political compromise, and injustice. Her sins were especially grievous because she had received God’s covenant, His law, and the privileges of His presence. Ezk 8:6 “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. Known for his vivid visions and symbolic actions. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, representing the spiritual and political heart of the nation. In this context, it symbolizes the people of Israel and their covenant relationship with God. 3. Abominations Refers to the sinful and idolatrous practices that the people of Jerusalem engaged in, which were detestable in the sight of God. Teaching Points Confrontation with SinGod calls Ezekiel to confront Jerusalem with their sins, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and addressing sin in our lives. We must be willing to face our own spiritual shortcomings and seek repentance. Covenant Relationship The passage underscores the seriousness of breaking covenant with God. As believers, we are called to remain faithful to our commitments to God, just as He is faithful to us. Spiritual Adultery The imagery of abominations serves as a warning against idolatry and spiritual unfaithfulness. We must guard our hearts against anything that takes precedence over our relationship with God. God’s Righteous Judgment The call to confront abominations is a reminder of God's righteous judgment. While God is loving and merciful, He is also just and will not tolerate sin indefinitely. Call to Repentance The ultimate goal of confronting sin is to lead to repentance and restoration. God desires that we turn back to Him and restore our relationship through genuine repentance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 16:2?2. How does Ezekiel 16:2 illustrate God's view on Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness? 3. What lessons can modern believers learn from Israel's actions in Ezekiel 16:2? 4. How does Ezekiel 16:2 connect with God's covenant promises in the Old Testament? 5. In what ways can we avoid the sins described in Ezekiel 16:2 today? 6. How does Ezekiel 16:2 challenge us to examine our spiritual faithfulness to God? 7. What is the historical context of Ezekiel 16:2 in Israel's history? 8. How does Ezekiel 16:2 reflect God's relationship with Israel? 9. What is the significance of the metaphor used in Ezekiel 16:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 16? Ezekiel 16:2 charges the prophet, a mere “son of man,” to fearlessly confront privileged Jerusalem with the full list of her abominations. The verse teaches that God lovingly exposes sin so that repentance and restoration may follow. Privilege does not exempt anyone from accountability; rather, it heightens it. Our task today mirrors Ezekiel’s: speak God’s truth plainly, trust His Word as wholly accurate, and invite hearts back to covenant faithfulness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֕ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being confront הוֹדַ֥ע (hō·w·ḏa‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel with her אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case abominations תּוֹעֲבֹתֶֽיהָ׃ (tō·w·‘ă·ḇō·ṯe·hā) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol Additonal Resources Ezekiel 16:2 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 16:2 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 16:2 Bible.com Ezekiel 16:2 NIV |



