Ezekiel 16:13

King James Version:

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Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment [was of] fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Thus you were decked out in gold and silver; your clothing was of fine linen, silk and richly embroidered cloth; you ate the finest flour, honey and olive oil. You grew increasingly beautiful - you were fit to be queen.

Berean Standard Bible:

So 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.

American Standard Version:

Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil; and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper unto royal estate.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Thus wast thou decked^{H5710} with gold^{H2091} and silver^{H3701}; and thy raiment^{H4403} was of fine linen^{{H8336}{H8336}}, and silk^{H4897}, and broidered work^{H7553}; thou didst eat^{H398} fine flour^{H5560}, and honey^{H1706}, and oil^{H8081}: and thou wast exceeding^{H3966} beautiful^{H3302}, and thou didst prosper^{H6743} into a kingdom^{H4410}.

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Commentary for Ezekiel 16:13

Ezekiel 16:13 is a part of a larger allegory in the Book of Ezekiel, where the prophet Ezekiel uses the metaphor of a woman to represent the nation of Judah and its relationship with God. In this allegory, God is portrayed as a husband who finds, cares for, and eventually marries this woman, who symbolizes Jerusalem and the people of Judah.

The verse itself describes the lavish blessings and prosperity that God bestowed upon Judah. It speaks of the nation being adorned with the finest materials—gold, silver, fine linen, silk, and embroidered garments—indicating great wealth and luxury. The mention of eating fine flour, honey, and oil signifies a period of abundance and blessings, foods that were considered delicacies and symbols of a good life. The phrase "thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom" emphasizes the peak of Judah's splendor and the height of its power, suggesting a time when the kingdom was not only materially wealthy but also politically and socially prosperous.

Historically, this verse reflects the period of stability and prosperity that Judah experienced, particularly under the reign of King Josiah, who implemented religious reforms and centralized power. However, the allegory is a prelude to a stern message of judgment and condemnation for Judah's unfaithfulness to God, as the nation turned to idolatry and injustice despite God's generosity and care. Ezekiel's message is a poignant reminder of the consequences of forgetting the true source of blessings and failing to live up to the covenant relationship with God. The verse, therefore, captures both the grace and the severity of God, setting the stage for the themes of judgment and redemption that are central to the Book of Ezekiel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H5710
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָדָה
   Transliteration: ʻâdâh
   Pronunciation: aw-daw'
   Description: a primitive root; to advance, i.e. pass on or continue; causatively, to remove; specifically, to bedeck (i.e. bring an ornament upon); adorn, deck (self), pass by, take away.
   
2. Strong's Number: H2091
   There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זָהָב
   Transliteration: zâhâb
   Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3701
   There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כֶּסֶף
   Transliteration: keçeph
   Pronunciation: keh'-sef
   Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling).
   
4. Strong's Number: H4403
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַלְבּוּשׁ
   Transliteration: malbûwsh
   Pronunciation: mal-boosh'
   Description: or מַלְבֻּשׁ; from לָבַשׁ; a garment, or (collectively) clothing; apparel, raiment, vestment.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8336
   There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁשׁ
   Transliteration: shêsh
   Pronunciation: shaysh
   Description: or (for alliteration with מֶשִׁי) שְׁשִׁי; for שַׁיִשׁ; bleached stuff, i.e. white linen or (by analogy) marble; [idiom] blue, fine (twined) linen, marble, silk.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4897
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶשִׁי
   Transliteration: meshîy
   Pronunciation: meh'-shee
   Description: from מָשָׁה; silk (as drawn from the cocoon); silk.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7553
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רִקְמָה
   Transliteration: riqmâh
   Pronunciation: rik-maw'
   Description: from רָקַם; variegation of color; specifically, embroidery; broidered (work), divers colours, (raiment of) needlework (on both sides).
   
8. Strong's Number: H398
   There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָכַל
   Transliteration: ʼâkal
   Pronunciation: aw-kal'
   Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite.
   
9. Strong's Number: H5560
   There are 52 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סֹלֶת
   Transliteration: çôleth
   Pronunciation: so'-leth
   Description: from an unused root meaning to strip; flour (as chipped off); (fine) flour, meal.
   
10. Strong's Number: H1706
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דְּבַשׁ
    Transliteration: dᵉbash
    Pronunciation: deb-ash'
    Description: from an unused root meaning to be gummy; honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup; honey(-comb).
    
11. Strong's Number: H8081
    There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֶׁמֶן
    Transliteration: shemen
    Pronunciation: sheh'-men
    Description: from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine.
    
12. Strong's Number: H3966
    There are 278 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מְאֹד
    Transliteration: mᵉʼôd
    Pronunciation: meh-ode'
    Description: from the same as אוּד; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated); diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well.
    
13. Strong's Number: H3302
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָפָה
    Transliteration: yâphâh
    Pronunciation: yaw-faw'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to be bright, i.e. (by implication) beautiful; be beautiful, be (make self) fair(-r), deck.
    
14. Strong's Number: H6743
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צָלַח
    Transliteration: tsâlach
    Pronunciation: tsaw-lakh'
    Description: or צָלֵחַ; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive); break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, -ously).
    
15. Strong's Number: H4410
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מְלוּכָה
    Transliteration: mᵉlûwkâh
    Pronunciation: mel-oo-kaw'
    Description: feminine passive participle of מָלַךְ; something ruled, i.e. a realm; kingsom, king's, [idiom] royal.