Ezekiel 16:21 bbe — That you put my children to death and gave them up to go through the fire to them?

Bible in Basic English

"That you put my children to death and gave them up to go through the fire to them?"

— Ezekiel 16:21, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 16:21 in Other Translations

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

18

And you took your robes of needlework for their clothing, and put my oil and my perfume before them.

19

And my bread which I gave you, the best meal and oil and honey which I gave you for your food, you put it before them for a sweet smell, says the Lord.

20

And you took your sons and your daughters whom I had by you, offering even these to them to be their food. Was your loose behaviour so small a thing,

21

That you put my children to death and gave them up to go through the fire to them?

22

And in all your disgusting and false behaviour you had no memory of your early days, when you were uncovered and without clothing, stretched out in your blood.

23

And it came about, after all your evil-doing, says the Lord,

24

That you made for yourself an arched room in every open place.

Ezekiel 16:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:21 say?
Ezekiel 16:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “That you put my children to death and gave them up to go through the fire to them?”
Where is Ezekiel 16:21 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 21.
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 16:21.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:21 in?
Ezekiel 16:21 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 16:21?
Ezekiel 16:21 reads (BBE): “That you put my children to death and gave them up to go through the fire to them?” 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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