Ezekiel 16:5 net — No eye took pity on you to do even one of these things for you to spare you; you were thrown out into the open field be…

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"No eye took pity on you to do even one of these things for you to spare you; you were thrown out into the open field because you were detested on the day you were born."

— Ezekiel 16:5, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

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“Son of man, confront Jerusalem with her abominable practices

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and say,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites; your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.

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As for your birth, on the day you were born your umbilical cord was not cut, nor were you washed in water; you were certainly not rubbed down with salt, nor wrapped with blankets.

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No eye took pity on you to do even one of these things for you to spare you; you were thrown out into the open field because you were detested on the day you were born.

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“‘I passed by you and saw you kicking around helplessly in your blood. I said to you as you lay there in your blood,“Live!” I said to you as you lay there in your blood,“Live!”

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I made you plentiful like sprouts in a field; you grew tall and came of age so that you could wear jewelry. Your breasts had formed and your hair had grown, but you were still naked and bare.

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“‘Then I passed by you and watched you, noticing that you had reached the age for love. I spread my cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I swore a solemn oath to you and entered into a marriage covenant with you, declares the Sovereign LORD, and you became mine.

Ezekiel 16:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:5 say?
Ezekiel 16:5 in the NET Bible reads: “No eye took pity on you to do even one of these things for you to spare you; you were thrown out into the open field because you were detested on the day you were born.”
Where is Ezekiel 16:5 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 5.
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 16:5.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:5 in?
Ezekiel 16:5 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 16:5?
Ezekiel 16:5 reads (NET): “No eye took pity on you to do even one of these things for you to spare you; you were thrown out into the open field because you were detested on the day you were born.” 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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