Ezekiel 16:56 nasb — "As the name of your sister Sodom was not heard from your lips in your day of pride,

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""As the name of your sister Sodom was not heard from your lips in your day of pride,"

— Ezekiel 16:56, NASB

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

53

"Nevertheless, I will restore their captivity, the captivity of Sodom and her daughters, the captivity of Samaria and her daughters, and along with them your own captivity,

54

in order that you may bear your humiliation and feel ashamed for all that you have done when you become a consolation to them.

55

"Your sisters, Sodom with her daughters and Samaria with her daughters, will return to their former state, and you with your daughters will also return to your former state.

56

"As the name of your sister Sodom was not heard from your lips in your day of pride,

57

before your wickedness was uncovered, so now you have become the reproach of the daughters of Edom and of all who are around her, of the daughters of the Philistines--those surrounding you who despise you.

58

"You have borne the penalty of your lewdness and abominations," the LORD declares.

59

For thus says the Lord GOD, "I will also do with you as you have done, you who have despised the oath by breaking the covenant.

Ezekiel 16:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:56 say?
Ezekiel 16:56 in the NASB reads: “"As the name of your sister Sodom was not heard from your lips in your day of pride,”
Where is Ezekiel 16:56 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:56 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 56.
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 16:56.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:56 in?
Ezekiel 16:56 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 16:56?
Ezekiel 16:56 reads (NASB): “"As the name of your sister Sodom was not heard from your lips in your day of pride,” 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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