Ezekiel 16:57 Meaning
Before thy wickedness was discovered, as at the time of thy reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all that are round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, which despise thee round about.
Context Explained
55When thy sisters, Sodom and her daughters, shall return to their former estate, and Samaria and her daughters shall return to their former estate, then thou and thy daughters shall return to your former estate.
56For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,
57Before thy wickedness was discovered, as at the time of thy reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all that are round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, which despise thee round about.
58Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith the LORD.
59For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Galatians 6:7
This verse emphasizes that one reaps what they sow, similar to the consequences of wickedness in Ezekiel.
Proverbs 11:2
This verse discusses the downfall that comes with pride, echoing the themes of reproach in Ezekiel.
1 Peter 4:4
Both verses address the shame associated with past wickedness.
Source: Ezekiel 16:57