Ezekiel 7:16 nasb — 'Even when their survivors escape, they will be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, each…

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"'Even when their survivors escape, they will be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, each over his own iniquity."

— Ezekiel 7:16, NASB

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Ezekiel 7 — Context

13

'Indeed, the seller will not regain what he sold as long as they both live; for the vision regarding all their multitude will not be averted, nor will any of them maintain his life by his iniquity.

14

'They have blown the trumpet and made everything ready, but no one is going to the battle, for My wrath is against all their multitude.

15

'The sword is outside and the plague and the famine are within. He who is in the field will die by the sword; famine and the plague will also consume those in the city.

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'Even when their survivors escape, they will be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, each over his own iniquity.

17

'All hands will hang limp and all knees will become like water.

18

'They will gird themselves with sackcloth and shuddering will overwhelm them; and shame will be on all faces and baldness on all their heads.

19

'They will fling their silver into the streets and their gold will become an abhorrent thing; their silver and their gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetite nor can they fill their stomachs, for their iniquity has become an occasion of stumbling.

Ezekiel 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 7:16 say?
Ezekiel 7:16 in the NASB reads: “'Even when their survivors escape, they will be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, each over his own iniquity.”
Where is Ezekiel 7:16 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 7:16 in?
Ezekiel 7:16 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 7:16?
Ezekiel 7:16 reads (NASB): “'Even when their survivors escape, they will be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, each over his own iniquity.” 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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