Ezekiel 16:12 kjv
And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.
Ezekiel 16:12 nkjv
And I put a jewel in your nose, earrings in your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head.
Ezekiel 16:12 niv
and I put a ring on your nose, earrings on your ears and a beautiful crown on your head.
Ezekiel 16:12 esv
And I put a ring on your nose and earrings in your ears and a beautiful crown on your head.
Ezekiel 16:12 nlt
a ring for your nose, earrings for your ears, and a lovely crown for your head.
Ezekiel 16 12 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Exo 33:4 | the people mourned...put off their ornaments. | Grace from God, Removal of adornment |
| Exo 33:5 | they should take off their ornaments. | Obedience to God's command |
| Exo 35:22 | men and women…everyone whose heart made him willing brought…jewels of gold | Voluntary offerings to God |
| Lev 26:13 | I broke the bars of your yoke and made you walk upright. | Deliverance and freedom |
| Psa 29:2 | Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in holy attire. | Worship and reverence |
| Psa 45:10 | Listen, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear! Forget your people and your father's house; | Divine calling, New identity |
| Psa 45:13 | The princess is all glorious inside; her clothing is embroidered with gold. | Inner beauty and outward splendor |
| Prov 4:9 | She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a crown of beauty.” | Wisdom's reward, honor |
| Isa 3:18-23 | The Lord will cleanse…take away the finery…bracelets and necklaces and earrings… | Judgment, removal of prideful adornments |
| Isa 61:10 | I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a fine turban, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. | Salvation as adornment, Christ's provision |
| Jer 2:32 | Does a maiden forget her jewels, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me days without number. | Forsaking God, spiritual barrenness |
| Hos 2:13 | I will punish her for the days of the Baals when she burned incense to them...and decked herself with her earrings and jewelry... | Idolatry and its consequences |
| Zech 9:17 | For his goodness and his beauty shall be great! Grain shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the young women. | Divine beauty and blessing |
| Luke 15:22 | But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe, and put it on him. And put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet. | Prodigal son's restoration, Father's grace |
| John 17:22 | The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one. | Christ's glory given to believers |
| Rom 13:12 | Let us put away the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. | Spiritual transformation, new life |
| Rom 13:14 | but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. | Clothed in Christ, new identity |
| 2 Cor 3:18 | And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. | Transformed into Christ's image |
| Gal 3:27 | As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. | Identification with Christ |
| Eph 4:22-24 | put off your old self...be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. | Putting on the new self |
| Eph 5:25-27 | Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. | Christ's love for the church, her adornment |
| Col 3:10 | and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. | Renewal in Christ's image |
| Col 3:12 | Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. | Virtues as spiritual adornment |
| 1 Pet 3:3-4 | Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding of hair and wearing of gold, or putting on of fine clothing—but let the hidden person of the heart with the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. | Inner spiritual beauty |
| Rev 19:7-8 | Let us rejoice and exult and give him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure.” | Bride of Christ prepared for marriage |
| Rev 21:2 | And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. | New Jerusalem, Christ's bride |
Ezekiel 16 verses
Ezekiel 16 12 Meaning
Ezekiel 16:12 speaks of adornment, specifically placing a bracelet on the hand and a chain about the neck, as symbols of a beloved and chosen one. These actions represent initiation into a state of beauty, honor, and connection.
Ezekiel 16 12 Context
This verse is situated within Ezekiel's vision of Jerusalem, depicted as a newborn abandoned and subsequently adopted and cared for by God. Chapter 16 employs an extended metaphor of Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife. The earlier verses of the chapter describe Jerusalem's desolate state at birth and God's immediate, loving intervention. This particular verse, 16:12, highlights the beautiful adornment God bestows upon Jerusalem, symbolizing His favor, protection, and her unique status as His beloved. The subsequent verses will detail her growth and, sadly, her betrayal of God's covenant, a betrayal contrasted with this initial lavish beautification. The overall context is God's deep, relational covenant with His people, marred by their subsequent apostasy.
Ezekiel 16 12 Word analysis
- "and" (Hebrew: וְ, wə): A conjunctive particle, indicating addition or continuation. It links the act of adorning.
- "I put" (Hebrew: וְנָתַ֫תִּ֫י, wə·nā·ṯat·tî): First-person singular imperfect of nāṯan (to give, put, set, place). Signifies a direct action of God in bestowing.
- "a bracelet" (Hebrew: צָמִיד, tsāmîḏ): An ornament worn on the arm, specifically the upper arm or bracelet. Indicates close association and belonging.
- "upon your hand" (Hebrew: עַל־יָדֵךְ, ‘al·yā·ḏêḵ): Preposition "upon" (‘al) with the second-person feminine singular possessive pronoun suffix ("your hand" - yāḏ). Symbolizes connection, power, and a visible mark.
- "and" (Hebrew: וְ, wə): Continues the list of adornments.
- "a chain" (Hebrew: לֻחֹת, lû·ḥôṯ): This is a Hebrew word that more commonly refers to "tables" or "planks" or "layers." However, in this specific context of adorning the neck, it is understood to refer to a necklace or chain, likely a multi-strand one, as suggested by other contextual meanings of "luchot." Scholars suggest it may refer to a tiered or layered necklace.
- "about your neck" (Hebrew: עַל־צַוָּארֵךְ, ‘al·ṣaw·wā·‘êḵ): Preposition "upon/about" (‘al) with the second-person feminine singular possessive pronoun suffix ("your neck" - ṣaw·wā‘). The neck is a place of prominence, suggesting dignity and beauty.
Words-group analysis:
- "a bracelet upon your hand": This pair of words signifies an intimate connection and a public declaration of belonging and favor. The hand is often associated with action and ability; an ornament here marks possession and care.
- "a chain about your neck": This depicts a more public display of honor and beauty. The neck is a visible part of the body, and a chain signifies importance, adornment, and often a sign of status or affection. Together, these ornaments illustrate a comprehensive beautification and beautifying of Jerusalem by God.
Ezekiel 16 12 Bonus section
The specific Hebrew word lû·ḥôṯ for "chain" is unusual in this context and has led to interpretive discussion among scholars. While most see it as a specific type of necklace or adornment, its linguistic roots might suggest layering or multiplicity. This imagery of being intricately adorned contributes to the overall depiction of divine intentionality and the profound love God has for His people, evidenced by His meticulous beautification of Jerusalem. The contrast with later verses where Jerusalem "adorned herself with earrings and jewelry" (Hos 2:13) to chase after lovers, highlights the perversion of true adornment when it is sought through forbidden means or for ungodly purposes.
Ezekiel 16 12 Commentary
God's care for Jerusalem, even from its vulnerable beginnings, is emphasized by these specific acts of adornment. The bracelet on the hand and the chain about the neck were not merely decorative but represented precious gifts, signifying that Jerusalem was now God's cherished possession. This act foreshadows the deeper spiritual adornment believers receive through Christ. Just as Jerusalem was made beautiful by God's intervention, so too are believers clothed with Christ's righteousness and adorned with the beauty of holiness by His grace. These earthly adornments are types that point to a greater, eternal reality in Christ, who beautifies His church with salvation and makes her ready as a bride.