King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations,
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Human being, make Yerushalayim realize how disgusting her practices are.
Berean Standard Bible:
“Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominations
American Standard Version:
Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Son{H1121} of man{H120}, cause Jerusalem{H3389} to know{H3045} her abominations{H8441},
Cross-References (KJV):
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 20:4
- Wilt thou judge them, son of man, wilt thou judge [them]? cause them to know the abominations of their fathers:
Isaiah 58:1
- ¶ Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
Ezekiel 23:36
- ¶ The LORD said moreover unto me; Son of man, wilt thou judge Aholah and Aholibah? yea, declare unto them their abominations;
Ezekiel 8:9
- And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.
Ezekiel 8:17
- Then he said unto me, Hast thou seen [this], O son of man? Is it a light thing to the house of Judah that they commit the abominations which they commit here? for they have filled the land with violence, and have returned to provoke me to anger: and, lo, they put the branch to their nose.
Hosea 8:1
- ¶ [Set] the trumpet to thy mouth. [He shall come] as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law.
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Commentary for Ezekiel 16:2
Ezekiel 16:2 is part of a larger prophetic oracle in the Book of Ezekiel, which is set during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The verse itself is a command from God to the prophet Ezekiel, addressing him as "Son of man," a title used throughout the book to emphasize Ezekiel's human status in contrast to the divine origin of his message. In this verse, Ezekiel is being instructed to confront the people of Jerusalem with their "abominations," a strong term that refers to their idolatry, moral corruption, and unfaithfulness to God's covenant.
The historical context of this verse is crucial to understanding its themes. Jerusalem had been conquered by the Babylonians, and many of its inhabitants were taken into exile. Despite the warnings of earlier prophets, the people of Judah had continued to engage in idolatrous practices and had failed to live according to God's laws. Ezekiel's message is one of judgment, but it is also a call to repentance. By making the people aware of their "abominations," Ezekiel seeks to bring them to a place of acknowledgment and remorse for their actions, with the hope that they will turn back to God.
The themes of Ezekiel 16:2 include judgment for sin, the need for repentance, and the importance of recognizing one's own moral failings. The verse reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where God's patience and mercy are emphasized alongside His justice. It also highlights the role of the prophet as a messenger and moral compass, tasked with the difficult job of delivering a challenging and potentially unpopular message to his own people.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H120
There are 581 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָדָם
Transliteration: ʼâdâm
Pronunciation: aw-dawm'
Description: from אָדַם; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.); [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. - Strong's Number: H3389
There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem. - Strong's Number: H3045
There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָדַע
Transliteration: yâdaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. - Strong's Number: H8441
There are 112 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוֹעֵבַה
Transliteration: tôwʻêbah
Pronunciation: to-ay-baw'
Description: or תֹּעֵבַה; feminine active participle of תַּעָב; properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol; abominable (custom, thing), abomination.