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Ezekiel 16:12 Meaning

And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.

Context Explained

10I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.

11I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.

12And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.

13Thus 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.

14And 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.

Key Themes

beautyidentityblessing

Related Cross References

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    Peter describes believers as a chosen people, reflecting the beauty bestowed by God.

  • Revelation 21:2

    The imagery of the New Jerusalem as a bride connects to the adornment in Ezekiel.

  • Isaiah 61:10

    Isaiah speaks of being adorned with garments of salvation, similar to the adornment in Ezekiel.

Source: Ezekiel 16:12