Ezekiel 16:9 nasb — "Then I bathed you with water, washed off your blood from you and anointed you with oil.

NASB

""Then I bathed you with water, washed off your blood from you and anointed you with oil."

— Ezekiel 16:9, NASB

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Ezekiel 16 — Context

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"When I passed by you and saw you squirming in your blood, I said to you while you were in your blood, 'Live!' Yes, I said to you while you were in your blood, 'Live!'

7

"I made you numerous like plants of the field. Then you grew up, became tall and reached the age for fine ornaments; your breasts were formed and your hair had grown. Yet you were naked and bare.

8

"Then I passed by you and saw you, and behold, you were at the time for love; so I spread My skirt over you and covered your nakedness. I also swore to you and entered into a covenant with you so that you became Mine," declares the Lord GOD.

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"Then I bathed you with water, washed off your blood from you and anointed you with oil.

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"I also clothed you with embroidered cloth and put sandals of porpoise skin on your feet; and I wrapped you with fine linen and covered you with silk.

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"I adorned you with ornaments, put bracelets on your hands and a necklace around your neck.

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"I also put a ring in your nostril, earrings in your ears and a beautiful crown on your head.

Ezekiel 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Ezekiel 16:9 say?
Ezekiel 16:9 in the NASB reads: “"Then I bathed you with water, washed off your blood from you and anointed you with oil.”
Where is Ezekiel 16:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 16:9 in?
Ezekiel 16:9 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 16:9?
Ezekiel 16:9 reads (NASB): “"Then I bathed you with water, washed off your blood from you and anointed you with oil.” 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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