Ezekiel 16:2 cpdv — “Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations. "

— Ezekiel 16:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

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“Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations.

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And you shall say: Thus says the Lord God to Jerusalem: Your root and your lineage is from the land of Canaan; your father was an Amorite, and your mother was a Cethite.

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And when you were born, on the day of your nativity, your umbilical cord was not cut, and you were not washed with water for health, nor salted with salt, nor wrapped with cloths.

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No eye took pity on you, so as to do even one of these things to you, out of compassion for you. Instead, you were cast upon the face of the earth, in the abjection of your soul, on the day when you were born.

Ezekiel 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:2 say?
Ezekiel 16:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations. ”
Where is Ezekiel 16:2 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 2.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 16:2.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:2 in?
Ezekiel 16:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 16:2?
Ezekiel 16:2 reads (CPDV): ““Son of man, make known to Jerusalem her abominations. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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