Ezekiel 16:44 cpdv — Behold, all who speak a common proverb will take this up against you, saying: ‘Like the mother, so also is her daughter…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Behold, all who speak a common proverb will take this up against you, saying: ‘Like the mother, so also is her daughter.’ "

— Ezekiel 16:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

41

And they will burn up your houses with fire, and they will carry out judgments against you in the sight of many women. And you will cease from fornication, and no longer give payment.

42

And my indignation will be quieted in you. And my zeal will be taken from you. And I will rest, and no longer be angry.

43

For you have not remembered the days of your youth, and you have provoked me in all these things. Because of this, I also have delivered all your ways upon your head, says the Lord God, but I have not acted in accord with your wickedness in all your abominations.

44

Behold, all who speak a common proverb will take this up against you, saying: ‘Like the mother, so also is her daughter.’

45

You are your mother’s daughter, for she cast away her husband and her children. And you are the sister of your sisters, for they cast away their husbands and their children. Your mother was a Cethite, and your father was an Amorite.

46

And your older sister is Samaria, she and her daughters are those who live to your left. But your younger sister, who lives to your right, is Sodom and her daughters.

47

But neither have you walked in their ways. For you have done only a little less compared to their wickedness. You have acted almost more wickedly, in all your ways, than they have acted.

Ezekiel 16:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:44 say?
Ezekiel 16:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold, all who speak a common proverb will take this up against you, saying: ‘Like the mother, so also is her daughter.’ ”
Where is Ezekiel 16:44 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 44.
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 16:44.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:44 in?
Ezekiel 16:44 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 16:44?
Ezekiel 16:44 reads (CPDV): “Behold, all who speak a common proverb will take this up against you, saying: ‘Like the mother, so also is her daughter.’ ” 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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