Ezekiel 16:27 kjv
Behold, therefore I have stretched out my hand over thee, and have diminished thine ordinary food, and delivered thee unto the will of them that hate thee, the daughters of the Philistines, which are ashamed of thy lewd way.
Ezekiel 16:27 nkjv
"Behold, therefore, I stretched out My hand against you, diminished your allotment, and gave you up to the will of those who hate you, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your lewd behavior.
Ezekiel 16:27 niv
So I stretched out my hand against you and reduced your territory; I gave you over to the greed of your enemies, the daughters of the Philistines, who were shocked by your lewd conduct.
Ezekiel 16:27 esv
Behold, therefore, I stretched out my hand against you and diminished your allotted portion and delivered you to the greed of your enemies, the daughters of the Philistines, who were ashamed of your lewd behavior.
Ezekiel 16:27 nlt
That is why I struck you with my fist and reduced your boundaries. I handed you over to your enemies, the Philistines, and even they were shocked by your lewd conduct.
Ezekiel 16 27 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Eze 16:27 | "Therefore I stretched out My hand against you, And diminished your revenue; I gave you up to the will of your enemies, The daughters of the Philistines, Who were ashamed of your lewd way." | Eze 5:11, Lam 1:8 (God’s judgment), Eze 25:15-17 (Philistine opposition), Rev 17:1-5 (Spiritual harlotry) |
| Eze 16:36 | "And moreover, because her lewdness was so abominable, that she had committed adultery with stocks and stones..." | Jer 2:27 (Idolatry), Hos 2:5 (Adultery with idols) |
| Eze 16:47 | "Yet you, even you, have walked in the ways of your sisters; Therefore I gave her cup into your hand." | Eze 23:4, 11 (Samaria & Egypt compared), Gal 6:7 (Sowing and reaping) |
| Jer 2:34 | "Also in your skirts Is found The blood of the souls of the poor innocents..." | Jer 7:6 (Innocent blood shed) |
| Jer 22:5 | "But if you will not hear these words, I swear by Myself,” says the LORD, “that this house shall become a desolation.” | Jer 11:15 (Punishment for disobedience) |
| Isa 1:21 | "How is the faithful city become a harlot! It was full of justice; Righteousness lodged in it, But now murderers." | Isa 3:9 (Accusation of sin) |
| Hos 4:12 | "My people ask counsel at their wooden; And their staff declares it to them. For a spirit of whoredom has caused them to stray..." | Jer 3:9 (Whoredom and idolatry) |
| Rom 6:16 | "Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin for death, or of obedience for righteousness?" | John 8:34 (Slavery to sin) |
| Rev 18:5 | "For her sins have reached up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities." | Ps 106:34-35 (Generations of sin) |
| Eze 6:7 | "And the slain shall fall in your midst, And you shall know that I am the LORD." | Eze 7:4, 13:14 (Recognition of God's judgment) |
| Lev 26:14-16 | "But if you do not obey Me, and do not observe all these commandments, and if you despise My statutes..." | Deut 28:15-68 (Consequences of disobedience) |
| 1 Cor 6:18 | "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body." | Prov 6:32 (Adulterer lacks sense) |
| James 4:4 | "Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?" | 1 John 2:15-16 (Do not love the world) |
| Eze 14:3-4 | "Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and have placed the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face..." | 1 Sam 15:23 (Rebellion as sin of witchcraft) |
| Ps 78:57 | "But they have deviated and acted unfaithfully, Like their fathers; They have become turned aside like a deceitful bow." | Ps 73:27 (Departing from God) |
| Zech 7:11 | "But they refused to heed, and shoulders threw a rebellious shoulder, and stopped their ears so that they should not hear." | Neh 9:29 (Rebellious attitude) |
| Deut 32:21 | "They provoked Me to jealousy by what is not God; They angered Me with their idols. So I will provoke them to jealousy by those who are not a nation..." | Rom 10:19 (Provoking God with no-people) |
| 2 Chr 36:14 | "Moreover all the chief priests and the people transgressed more and more, according to all the abominations of the nations..." | Eze 16:47 (Following abominations of nations) |
| Isa 54:5 | "For your Maker is your husband, The LORD of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth He is called." | Jer 31:32 (God as husband to Israel) |
| Eze 16:63 | "That you may remember and be ashamed, And never open your mouth again Because of your shame, When I provide absolution for you for all that you have done,” says the Lord GOD.’" | Eze 36:31 (Shame and repentance) |
Ezekiel 16 verses
Ezekiel 16 27 Meaning
This verse condemns Jerusalem for its spiritual unfaithfulness, comparing its aggressive pursuit of foreign alliances and idolatry to a promiscuous woman. God is presenting this as a just judgment due to her multiplied wickedness.
Ezekiel 16 27 Context
Ezekiel chapter 16 presents an extended metaphor of Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife (harlot) to illustrate its sinfulness and the ensuing judgment. The chapter traces Jerusalem’s history from its abandonment at birth, through its flourishing and subsequent betrayal of God through idolatry and political alliances with foreign powers. Verse 27 falls within the section detailing the consequences of Jerusalem's adulterous behavior. The surrounding verses (25-34) describe how Jerusalem extended its lewdness to other nations and even inanimate objects of worship, leading God to hand it over to its enemies, particularly the Philistines, who would scorn its degradation. The historical backdrop is the period leading up to and during the Babylonian exile, when Judah’s continued spiritual and political apostasy resulted in divine judgment.
Ezekiel 16 27 Word Analysis
וְגַם (wəḡam): "And moreover" or "and also." Emphasizes the amplification of God's judgment and the escalating consequences for Jerusalem's actions.
נָטִיתִי (nāṭîṯî): "I stretched out" or "I extended." Refers to God actively extending His hand of judgment, indicating a deliberate and forceful intervention.
יָדִי (yāḏî): "My hand." Symbolizes God's power, authority, and active involvement in executing justice and judgment.
וָאַמְעִיט (wā’aṁ‘îṭ): "And I diminished" or "I reduced." Refers to lessening Jerusalem's power, wealth, and influence. It signifies a loss of divine favor and protection.
מְזוּמָתֵךְ (məzūmāṯêḵ): "Your purpose" or "your intent." While some translations suggest "revenue" or "resources," the Hebrew word implies "contrivance," "scheme," or "purposed provision." It speaks to Jerusalem's deliberate plans and self-provision, which God now negates.
וְאֶתְּנֵךְ (wə’eṯ’nêḵ): "And I gave you up" or "I delivered you." Signifies surrender and abandonment into the hands of oppressors, demonstrating the withdrawal of God's protection.
לְמַחְמֶצֶת (ləmaḥməṣeṯ): "To the lust" or "to the desire." This term relates to the covetousness and greed driving the enemies of Jerusalem. It highlights that Jerusalem was delivered to those who desired to exploit and conquer it.
בְּנוֹת (bənoṯ): "Daughters of."
פְּלִשְׁתִּים (Pəlištîm): "Philistines." Historically, a long-standing enemy of Israel. Their mention here underscores a particularly degrading form of judgment, being given over to those they likely disdained.
הַנִּצְמָתוֹת (hannis̱māṯôṯ): "Who were ashamed" or "who were confounded/put to shame." This adjective describes the Philistines, indicating their aversion and revulsion towards Jerusalem's debauchery.
Grouped phrases: "I stretched out My hand against you, And diminished your revenue" — signifies God actively bringing about the loss of Jerusalem's power and resources as a direct consequence of its actions.
Grouped phrases: "I gave you up to the will of your enemies, The daughters of the Philistines" — indicates a complete withdrawal of divine protection, leaving Jerusalem vulnerable to the desires of its adversaries.
Grouped phrases: "Who were ashamed of your lewd way" — describes the enemy’s reaction, highlighting the profound extent of Jerusalem’s sin and how it evoked disgust even among its enemies.
Ezekiel 16 27 Bonus Section
The reference to the Philistines as daughters "ashamed of your lewd way" highlights a subtle irony. Israel, at times, engaged with or sought alliances with surrounding nations, often adopting their practices. Here, however, it is the Philistines who are disgusted by Jerusalem’s deep spiritual corruption and apostasy, implying that Jerusalem's sin had surpassed even what its pagan neighbors would condone, making its judgment all the more fitting and its shame profound.
Ezekiel 16 27 Commentary
God's judgment upon Jerusalem is depicted as a direct, intentional act. The extension of His hand signifies His active displeasure and the activation of His power against His people. The diminishing of Jerusalem’s "purpose" or resources speaks to the removal of its self-sufficiency and pride. Handing Jerusalem over to the Philistines, who are ashamed of its conduct, underscores the deep moral corruption that characterized Jerusalem. This reversal means that those Jerusalem sought to emulate or ally with (in a spiritual sense, even though Philistines were rivals) now scorn its spiritual nakedness. It emphasizes that God’s judgment not only punishes but also exposes and humbles the unfaithful.