Ezekiel 16:59 kjva — For thus saith the Lord God; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For thus saith the Lord God; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant."

— Ezekiel 16:59, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

56

For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,

57

Before thy wickedness was discovered, as at the time of thy reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all that are round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, which despise thee round about.

58

Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith the Lord.

59

For thus saith the Lord God; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.

60

Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant.

61

Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger: and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant.

62

And I will establish my covenant with thee; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord:

Ezekiel 16:59 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 16:59 say?
Ezekiel 16:59 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For thus saith the Lord God; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.”
Where is Ezekiel 16:59 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:59 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 59.
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 16:59.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:59 in?
Ezekiel 16:59 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 16:59?
Ezekiel 16:59 reads (KJVA): “For thus saith the Lord God; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.” 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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