Ezekiel 16:4 bbe — As for your birth, on the day of your birth your cord was not cut and you were not washed in water to make you clean; y…

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"As for your birth, on the day of your birth your cord was not cut and you were not washed in water to make you clean; you were not salted or folded in linen bands."

— Ezekiel 16:4, Bible in Basic English

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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 clear to Jerusalem her disgusting ways,

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And say, This is what the Lord has said to Jerusalem: Your start and your birth was from the land of the Canaanite; an Amorite was your father and your mother was a Hittite.

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As for your birth, on the day of your birth your cord was not cut and you were not washed in water to make you clean; you were not salted or folded in linen bands.

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No eye had pity on you to do any of these things to you or to be kind to you; but you were put out into the open country, because your life was hated at the time of your birth.

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And when I went past you and saw you stretched out in your blood, I said to you, Though you are stretched out in your blood, have life;

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And be increased in number like the buds of the field; and you were increased and became great, and you came to the time of love: your breasts were formed and your hair was long; but you were uncovered and without clothing.

Ezekiel 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:4 say?
Ezekiel 16:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “As for your birth, on the day of your birth your cord was not cut and you were not washed in water to make you clean; you were not salted or folded in linen bands.”
Where is Ezekiel 16:4 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 4.
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 16:4.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:4 in?
Ezekiel 16:4 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 16:4?
Ezekiel 16:4 reads (BBE): “As for your birth, on the day of your birth your cord was not cut and you were not washed in water to make you clean; you were not salted or folded in linen bands.” 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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