Ezekiel 16:51

Ezekiel 16:51 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Furthermore, Samaria did not commit half the sins you did. You have multiplied your abominations beyond theirs, and all the abominations you have committed have made your sisters appear righteous.

King James Version KJV

Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast multiplied thine abominations more than they, and hast justified thy sisters in all thine abominations which thou hast done.

American Standard Version ASV

Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast multiplied thine abominations more than they, and hast justified thy sisters by all thine abominations which thou hast done.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And Samaria has not done half your sins; but you have made the number of your disgusting acts greater than theirs, making your sisters seem more upright than you by all the disgusting things which you have done.

Free Bible Version FBV

Samaria didn't sin half as badly as you did. You have done far more disgusting things than they did. In fact, all the revolting things you've done make your sisters look good!

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Neither hath Samaria committed halfe of thy sinnes, but thou hast exceeded them in thine abominations, and hast iustified thy sisters in all thine abominations, which thou hast done.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

As to Samaria, as the half of thy sins — she hath not sinned, And thou dost multiply thine abominations more than they, And dost justify thy sisters by all thy abominations that thou hast done.

World English Bible WEB

Samaria hasn’t committed half of your sins; but you have multiplied your abominations more than they, and have justified your sisters by all your abominations which you have done.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast multiplied thy abominations more than they, and hast justified thy sisters in all thy abominations which thou hast done.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Samaria committed not half thy sins: but thou hast surpassed them with thy crimes, and hast justified thy sisters by all thy abominations which thou hast done.

Translation for Translators T4T

Also, the people of Samaria did not commit half as many sins as you have committed. You have done more disgusting things than they have done. You cause the people of Samaria to appear to be good, compared to you.

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Ezekiel 16:51 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/שֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן כַּ/חֲצִ֥י חַטֹּאתַ֖יִ/ךְ לֹ֣א חָטָ֑אָה וַ/תַּרְבִּ֤י אֶת תּוֹעֲבוֹתַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ מֵ/הֵ֔נָּה וַ/תְּצַדְּקִי֙ אֶת אחות/ך אֲחוֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ בְּ/כָל תּוֹעֲבוֹתַ֖יִ/ךְ אֲשֶׁ֥ר עשיתי עָשִֽׂית

וְ/שֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן Shômᵉrôwn H8111 Samaria Conj | N-proper

כַּ/חֲצִ֥י chêtsîy H2677 half Prep | N-ms

חַטֹּאתַ֖יִ/ךְ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin N-fp | Suff

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

חָטָ֑אָה châṭâʼ H2398 to sin V-Qal-Perf-3fs

וַ/תַּרְבִּ֤י râbâh H7235 to multiply Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-2fs

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

תּוֹעֲבוֹתַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ tôwʻêbah H8441 abomination N-fp | Suff

מֵ/הֵ֔נָּה hênnâh H2007 they(fem.) Prep | Pron

וַ/תְּצַדְּקִי֙ tsâdaq H6663 to justify Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2fs

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

אחות/ך ʼâchôwth H269 sister N-fs | Suff

אֲחוֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ ʼâchôwth H269 sister N-fp | Suff

בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

תּוֹעֲבוֹתַ֖יִ/ךְ tôwʻêbah H8441 abomination N-fp | Suff

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

עשיתי ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Perf-2fs

עָשִֽׂית ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Perf-2fs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 16:51

וְ/שֹׁ֣מְר֔וֹן Shômᵉrôwn H8111 "Samaria" Conj | N-proper

Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.

Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem

Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.

כַּ/חֲצִ֥י chêtsîy H2677 "half" Prep | N-ms

This word means half or middle, describing a division or a part of something. It is used to talk about physical things or time, like half of the day. The Bible uses it in various contexts.

Definition: 1) half 1a) half 1b) middle

Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts. See also: Exodus 12:29; Ruth 3:8; Psalms 102:25.

חַטֹּאתַ֖יִ/ךְ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" N-fp | Suff

This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.

Definition: sin, sinful thing

Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

חָטָ֑אָה châṭâʼ H2398 "to sin" V-Qal-Perf-3fs

To sin means to miss the mark or go wrong, incurring guilt or penalty, and can also mean to repent or make amends. It is used in the Bible to describe wrongdoing and its consequences.

Definition: 1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to miss 1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and duty 1a3) to incur guilt, incur penalty by sin, forfeit 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bear loss 1b2) to make a sin-offering 1b3) to purify from sin 1b4) to purify from uncleanness 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to miss the mark 1c2) to induce to sin, cause to sin 1c3) to bring into guilt or condemnation or punishment 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to miss oneself, lose oneself, wander from the way 1d2) to purify oneself from uncleanness

Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass. See also: Genesis 20:6; 1 Kings 15:34; Psalms 4:5.

וַ/תַּרְבִּ֤י râbâh H7235 "to multiply" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-2fs

This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.

Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)

Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

תּוֹעֲבוֹתַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ tôwʻêbah H8441 "abomination" N-fp | Suff

The Hebrew word for abomination refers to something disgusting, like idolatry or unclean food, and is often used to describe wickedness in the Bible.

Definition: 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable 1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages) 1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc)

Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: abominable (custom, thing), abomination. See also: Genesis 43:32; Proverbs 26:25; Psalms 88:9.

מֵ/הֵ֔נָּה hênnâh H2007 "they(fem.)" Prep | Pron

A Hebrew pronoun meaning they or them, used to refer to a group of people or things, often in a general sense, like in the Psalms. It can also be used to describe something belonging to them.

Definition: they, these, the same, who A grammatical form of hu (הוּא "he/she/it" H1931)

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in, [idiom] such (and such things), their, (into) them, thence, therein, these, they (had), on this side, whose, wherein. See also: Genesis 6:2; Psalms 34:21; Proverbs 6:16.

וַ/תְּצַדְּקִי֙ tsâdaq H6663 "to justify" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2fs

Refers to the act of making something right, either by justifying oneself or being declared righteous by God. It is used to describe God's justice and people's attempts to do what is right. This concept is key to understanding the Bible's teachings on sin and redemption.

Definition: 1) to be just, be righteous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have a just cause, be in the right 1a2) to be justified 1a3) to be just (of God) 1a4) to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character) 1b) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified 1c) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to do or bring justice (in administering law) 1d2) to declare righteous, justify 1d3) to justify, vindicate the cause of, save 1d4) to make righteous, turn to righteousness 1e) (Hithpael) to justify oneself

Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness). See also: Genesis 38:26; Job 33:32; Psalms 19:10.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

אחות/ך ʼâchôwth H269 "sister" N-fs | Suff

A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.

Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another

Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.

אֲחוֹתַ֔יִ/ךְ ʼâchôwth H269 "sister" N-fp | Suff

A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.

Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.

בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

תּוֹעֲבוֹתַ֖יִ/ךְ tôwʻêbah H8441 "abomination" N-fp | Suff

The Hebrew word for abomination refers to something disgusting, like idolatry or unclean food, and is often used to describe wickedness in the Bible.

Definition: 1) a disgusting thing, abomination, abominable 1a) in ritual sense (of unclean food, idols, mixed marriages) 1b) in ethical sense (of wickedness etc)

Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: abominable (custom, thing), abomination. See also: Genesis 43:32; Proverbs 26:25; Psalms 88:9.

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

עשיתי ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Perf-2fs

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

עָשִֽׂית ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Perf-2fs

Study Notes — Ezekiel 16:51

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Ezekiel 16:51 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:51
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:51
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:51
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:51
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:51
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:51
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Context — Judgment on Jerusalem

49Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. 50Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen.

51Furthermore, Samaria did not commit half the sins you did. You have multiplied your abominations beyond theirs, and all the abominations you have committed have made your sisters appear righteous.

52So now you must bear your disgrace, since you have brought justification for your sisters. For they appear more righteous than you, because your sins were more vile than theirs. So you too must bear your shame and disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous. 53But I will restore Sodom and her daughters from captivity, as well as Samaria and her daughters. And I will restore you along with them.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Jeremiah 3:8–11	She saw that because faithless Israel had committed adultery, I gave her a certificate of divorce and sent her away. Yet that unfaithful sister Judah had no fear and prostituted herself as well. Indifferent to her own infidelity, Israel had defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and trees. Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD. And the LORD said to me, “Faithless Israel has shown herself more righteous than unfaithful Judah.
2	Luke 12:47–48	That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.
3	Romans 3:9–20	What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin. As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” “Their feet are swift to shed blood; ruin and misery lie in their wake, and the way of peace they have not known.” “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
4	Matthew 12:41–42	The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Ezekiel 16:51 Summary

Ezekiel 16:51 tells us that Jerusalem's sins were worse than those of Samaria and Sodom, making them appear more righteous by comparison. This is a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the importance of seeking God's forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9. Just as God judged these cities for their sins, we must acknowledge our own sins and turn to God for mercy, knowing that His grace is available to us through faith in Jesus Christ, as taught in Romans 5:8 and Ephesians 2:8-9. By reflecting on the sins of these cities, we can learn valuable lessons about the dangers of sin and the importance of living a righteous life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Samaria did not commit half the sins that Jerusalem did?

This verse, Ezekiel 16:51, highlights the severity of Jerusalem's sins, implying that Samaria's sins, although great, were surpassed by Jerusalem's, as seen in the comparison to Sodom in Ezekiel 16:49-50 and the overall judgment of God in Ezekiel 16:52-53.

How can the abominations of one city make another city appear righteous?

This is a relative comparison, not an absolute one; it does not mean the other cities were without sin, but rather, in comparison to Jerusalem's excessive sin, they appear more righteous, similar to how the Bible notes the differences in sin and judgment in Isaiah 1:10 and Jeremiah 23:14.

Is this verse saying that Jerusalem is worse than Sodom and Samaria?

Yes, according to Ezekiel 16:51, Jerusalem's sins have exceeded those of Sodom and Samaria, making them appear more righteous by comparison, which is a stark warning to Jerusalem, as seen in the context of Ezekiel 16:49-53.

What is the purpose of comparing the sins of different cities in the Bible?

The comparison serves as a warning and a call to repentance, illustrating the consequences of sin and the importance of righteousness, as taught in Proverbs 10:2 and Romans 3:23.

Reflection Questions

How do I reflect on my own sins in light of God's judgment on Jerusalem, and what changes can I make to align my life with God's will?
In what ways can I learn from the mistakes of Jerusalem and the other cities mentioned, to avoid similar judgments in my own life?
What role does comparison play in my spiritual life, and how can I focus on my personal walk with God rather than comparing myself to others?
How does understanding the severity of sin, as described in Ezekiel 16:51, impact my appreciation for God's grace and mercy?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:51

Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins,.... The sins of Samaria, or the ten tribes, of which Samaria was the metropolis, were the worshipping of the calves at Dan and Bethel; but the gods of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:51

Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast multiplied thine abominations more than they, and hast justified thy sisters in all thine abominations which thou hast done.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:51

Samaria; the ten tribes, or kingdom of Israel, founded in rebellion and idolatry. Committed half of thy sins; a proverbial speech, usual in comparison to set forth the lesser part, as . But thou hast multiplied: this explains the former. More; more, or greater, the Hebrew word signifieth both. Justified; not made them righteous, but declared them less unrighteous than thou in thy aboniinations; of the two they are less faulty.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:51

Ezekiel 16:51 Neither hath Samaria committed half of thy sins; but thou hast multiplied thine abominations more than they, and hast justified thy sisters in all thine abominations which thou hast done.Ver. 51. Neither hath Samaria committed half thy sins.] And yet thou lookest aloof upon her as a far greater sinner than thyself, because already carried captive, whenas thou hast done and spoken evil things as thou couldst, outdone her a fair deal. And hast justified thy sisters.] Who may well seem saints in comparison of thee, and yet are as naught as need to be.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:51

(51) Hast justified thy sisters.—The same expression is repeated in the following verse. In both it is evidently used in a comparative sense. By the greatness of Judah’s sins even Sodom and Samaria were made to appear innocent in comparison.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:51

51. hast justified] Jeremiah 3:11, “Backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.” The abominations of Judah set Samaria and Sodom in a comparatively righteous light.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 16:51

Justified thy sisters - Made them appear just in comparison with thee.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:51

51. Thou hast multiplied thine abominations… and [thus] hast justified thy sisters — Jerusalem makes the iniquities of these less favored cities seem almost excusable.

Sermons on Ezekiel 16:51

	Sermon	Description
	Love Him Because of His Love to You by Thomas Shepard	Thomas Shepard preaches about the incredible love of the Lord Jesus towards all, desiring to be espoused to each soul. This love is real, fervent, constant, and pure, demonstrated
	Five Solemn Facts by Oswald J. Smith	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes five solemn facts about salvation. Firstly, not everyone will be saved, and the listeners are urged to reflect on their own standing. Secondl
	Joshua's Obedience by C.H. Spurgeon	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of staying close to the word of God and one's conscience in order to prosper in life. The sermon highlights the folly of bein
	Hell Is a Good Place - It Vindicates Gods Glory by Tim Conway	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the topic of hell and its significance in understanding the severity of sin and the sacrifice of Christ. He emphasizes the security of the w
	The Baptism (Part 1) by Ron Bailey	In this sermon, Peter asks Jesus if his parable is meant for all or just for them. Jesus responds by discussing the qualities of a faithful and wise servant who will be rewarded by
	(Through the Bible) Mark 6-7 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jesus walking on water and feeding the multitude. He emphasizes the significance of the fourth watch of the night, which is from
	The Man God Hates by Chuck Smith	This sermon delves into the book of Ezekiel, focusing on the impending destruction of Jerusalem due to the people's wickedness and departure from God's laws. It emphasizes the impo