Ezekiel 16:52

Ezekiel 16:52 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So 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.

King James Version KJV

Thou also, which hast judged thy sisters, bear thine own shame for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they: they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou confounded also, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast justified thy sisters.

American Standard Version ASV

Thou also, bear thou thine own shame, in that thou hast given judgment for thy sisters; through thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they, they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou also confounded, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast justified thy sisters.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And you yourself will be put to shame, in that you have given the decision for your sisters; through your sins, which are more disgusting than theirs, they are more upright than you: truly, you will be shamed and made low, for you have made your sisters seem upright.

Free Bible Version FBV

Now you're going to have to put up with your shame, since by your disgraceful sins you made them seem far better. Compared to you they look good! Now you too have to put up with your shame and disgrace because you've made your sisters look as if they were good.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore thou which hast iustified thy sisters, beare thine owne shame for thy sinnes, that thou hast committed more abominable then they which are more righteous then thou art: be thou therefore confounded also, and beare thy shame, seeing that thou hast iustified thy sisters.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thou also — bear thy shame, That thou hast adjudged to thy sisters, Because of thy sins that thou hast done more abominably than they, They are more righteous than thou, And thou, also, be ashamed and bear thy shame, In thy justifying thy sisters.

World English Bible WEB

You also bear your own shame yourself, in that you have given judgment for your sisters; through your sins that you have committed more abominable than they, they are more righteous than you. Yes, be also confounded, and bear your shame, in that you have justified your sisters.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thou also, who hast judged thy sisters, bear thy own shame for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they: they are more righteous than thou: yes, be thou confounded also, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast justified thy sisters.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Therefore do thou also bear thy confusion, thou that hast surpassed thy sisters with thy sins, doing more wickedly than they: for they are justified above thee, therefore be thou also confounded, and bear thy shame, thou that hast justified thy sisters.

Translation for Translators T4T

Your sins are worse than their sins, so they seem to be less wicked than you are. So I will punish you more than I punished them. As a result, you will be ashamed and disgraced [DOU].

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Ezekiel 16:52 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB גַּם אַ֣תְּ שְׂאִ֣י כְלִמָּתֵ֗/ךְ אֲשֶׁ֤ר פִּלַּלְתְּ֙ לַֽ/אֲחוֹתֵ֔/ךְ בְּ/חַטֹּאתַ֛יִ/ךְ אֲשֶׁר הִתְעַ֥בְתְּ מֵ/הֵ֖ן תִּצְדַּ֣קְנָה מִמֵּ֑/ךְ וְ/גַם אַ֥תְּ בּ֨וֹשִׁי֙ וּ/שְׂאִ֣י כְלִמָּתֵ֔/ךְ בְּ/צַדֶּקְתֵּ֖/ךְ אַחְיוֹתֵֽ/ךְ

גַּם gam H1571 also DirObjM

אַ֣תְּ ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

שְׂאִ֣י nâsâʼ H5375 to lift V-Qal-Impv-2fs

כְלִמָּתֵ֗/ךְ kᵉlimmâh H3639 shame N-fs | Suff

אֲשֶׁ֤ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

פִּלַּלְתְּ֙ pâlal H6419 to pray V-Piel-Perf-2fs

לַֽ/אֲחוֹתֵ֔/ךְ ʼâchôwth H269 sister Prep | N-fs | Suff

בְּ/חַטֹּאתַ֛יִ/ךְ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 sin Prep | N-fp | Suff

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

הִתְעַ֥בְתְּ taʻâb H8581 to abhor V-Hiphil-Perf-2fs

מֵ/הֵ֖ן hên H2004 they(fem.) Prep | Suff

תִּצְדַּ֣קְנָה tsâdaq H6663 to justify V-Qal-Imperf-3fp

מִמֵּ֑/ךְ min H4480 from Prep | Suff

וְ/גַם gam H1571 also Conj | DirObjM

אַ֥תְּ ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

בּ֨וֹשִׁי֙ bûwsh H954 be ashamed V-Qal-Impv-2fs

וּ/שְׂאִ֣י nâsâʼ H5375 to lift Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs

כְלִמָּתֵ֔/ךְ kᵉlimmâh H3639 shame N-fs | Suff

בְּ/צַדֶּקְתֵּ֖/ךְ tsâdaq H6663 to justify Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

אַחְיוֹתֵֽ/ךְ ʼâchôwth H269 sister N-fp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 16:52

גַּם gam H1571 "also" DirObjM

Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.

Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike

Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.

אַ֣תְּ ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

שְׂאִ֣י nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" V-Qal-Impv-2fs

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.

Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought

Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.

כְלִמָּתֵ֗/ךְ kᵉlimmâh H3639 "shame" N-fs | Suff

This word means shame or disgrace, often referring to feelings of reproach or insult. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) disgrace, reproach, shame, confusion, dishonour, insult, ignominy 1a) insult, reproach 1b) reproach, ignominy

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. See also: Job 20:3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalms 4:3.

אֲשֶׁ֤ר 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.

פִּלַּלְתְּ֙ pâlal H6419 "to pray" V-Piel-Perf-2fs

To pray or intercede, as seen in the Bible when people like Moses and David prayed to God for guidance and help, often using this Hebrew word to describe their actions.

Definition: 1) to intervene, interpose, pray 1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to intercede 1b2) to pray

Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Chronicles 6:34; Psalms 5:3.

לַֽ/אֲחוֹתֵ֔/ךְ ʼâchôwth H269 "sister" Prep | 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.

בְּ/חַטֹּאתַ֛יִ/ךְ chaṭṭâʼâh H2403 "sin" Prep | 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.

אֲשֶׁר 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.

הִתְעַ֥בְתְּ taʻâb H8581 "to abhor" V-Hiphil-Perf-2fs

To abhor or detest something is what this Hebrew word means, and it is often used in a moral or ritual sense. It can also mean to cause something to be detested.

Definition: 1) to abhor, be abominable, do abominably 1a) (Niphal) to be abhorred, be detested 1a1) in the ritual sense 1a2) in the ethical sense 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to loathe, abhor, regard as an abomination 1b1a) in the ritual sense 1b1b) in the ethical sense 1b2) to cause to be an abomination 1c) (Hiphil) to make abominable, do abominably 1c1) in the ritual sense 1c2) in the ethical sense Also means: ta.av (תָּאַב "to loathe" H8374)

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (make to be) abhor(-red), (be, commit more, do) abominable(-y), [idiom] utterly. See also: Deuteronomy 7:26; Psalms 53:2; Psalms 5:7.

מֵ/הֵ֖ן hên H2004 "they(fem.)" Prep | Suff

A Hebrew pronoun meaning they or them, used for emphasis, as seen in the writings of King Solomon. It refers to a group of people or things, often in a general sense.

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

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in, such like, (with) them, thereby, therein, (more than) they, wherein, in which, whom, withal. See also: Genesis 19:29; Numbers 16:7; Jeremiah 4:29.

תִּצְדַּ֣קְנָה tsâdaq H6663 "to justify" V-Qal-Imperf-3fp

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.

מִמֵּ֑/ךְ min H4480 "from" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.

Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)

Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.

וְ/גַם gam H1571 "also" Conj | DirObjM

Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.

אַ֥תְּ ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

בּ֨וֹשִׁי֙ bûwsh H954 "be ashamed" V-Qal-Impv-2fs

To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.

Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another

Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.

וּ/שְׂאִ֣י nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs

כְלִמָּתֵ֔/ךְ kᵉlimmâh H3639 "shame" N-fs | Suff

This word means shame or disgrace, often referring to feelings of reproach or insult. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) disgrace, reproach, shame, confusion, dishonour, insult, ignominy 1a) insult, reproach 1b) reproach, ignominy

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, reproach, shame. See also: Job 20:3; Jeremiah 20:11; Psalms 4:3.

בְּ/צַדֶּקְתֵּ֖/ךְ tsâdaq H6663 "to justify" Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff

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.

אַחְיוֹתֵֽ/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.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 16:52

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Ezekiel 16:52 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:52
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:52
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:52
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Context — Judgment on Jerusalem

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. 54So you will bear your disgrace and be ashamed of all you did to comfort them.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 7:1–5	“Do not judge, or you will be judged. For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ while there is still a beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! First take the beam out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
2	Ezekiel 36:15	I will no longer allow the taunts of the nations to be heard against you, and you will no longer endure the reproach of the peoples or cause your nation to stumble, declares the Lord GOD.”
3	Ezekiel 16:56	Did you not treat your sister Sodom as an object of scorn in the day of your pride,
4	Hosea 10:6	Yes, it will be carried to Assyria as tribute to the great king. Ephraim will be seized with shame; Israel will be ashamed of its wooden idols.
5	Romans 2:10	but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
6	1 Kings 2:32	The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.
7	Romans 2:26–27	If a man who is not circumcised keeps the requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? The one who is physically uncircumcised yet keeps the law will condemn you who, even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker.
8	Ezekiel 36:31–32	Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominations. It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD—let it be known to you. Be ashamed and disgraced for your ways, O house of Israel!
9	Ezekiel 16:63	so that when I make atonement for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, declares the Lord GOD.”
10	Romans 6:21	What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.

Ezekiel 16:52 Summary

Ezekiel 16:52 is a call to acknowledge and accept the shame and consequences of our actions, just like Jerusalem had to do. When we sin, we not only hurt ourselves, but also affect how others are perceived, as seen in the comparison with Sodom and Samaria. By acknowledging our sins and seeking forgiveness, we can begin to bear our shame and move towards restoration, as described in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:1-2. This process helps us to grow in humility and faith, and to become a positive influence on those around us, as seen in Proverbs 28:13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'bear your disgrace' in Ezekiel 16:52?

To bear your disgrace means to accept and endure the shame and consequences of your actions, as seen in Ezekiel 16:52, and is a call to humility and repentance, similar to what is described in Proverbs 28:13 and 1 John 1:9.

Why are the sins of Jerusalem considered more vile than those of Sodom and Samaria?

The sins of Jerusalem are considered more vile because they were committed with full knowledge of God's laws and covenant, as stated in Ezekiel 16:52, and is similar to the concept described in Luke 12:47-48, where those who know more will be held to a higher standard.

How can we apply the principle of 'bearing our shame and disgrace' in our own lives?

We can apply this principle by acknowledging and taking responsibility for our sins, as seen in Psalm 51:3-4 and 1 John 1:8-9, and seeking forgiveness and restoration through repentance and faith in God.

What is the relationship between justification and shame in Ezekiel 16:52?

In Ezekiel 16:52, justification and shame are contrasted, where the vile sins of Jerusalem bring shame, but also serve as a backdrop to highlight the relative righteousness of Sodom and Samaria, illustrating the concept that our actions have consequences and can affect how others are perceived, as also seen in Romans 2:24.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge and bear the shame of my actions, and how can I take steps towards repentance and restoration?
How do I balance the need to acknowledge my sins and bear shame with the knowledge that I am forgiven and loved by God, as described in Romans 8:1 and Psalm 103:12?
In what ways can I use my experiences of shame and disgrace to minister to others and help them avoid similar pitfalls, as seen in Galatians 6:1-2 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4?
What does it mean to 'make my sisters appear righteous' by my actions, and how can I strive to be a positive influence on those around me, as described in Matthew 5:16 and Philippians 2:15?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:52

Thou also which hast judged thy sisters,.... Sodom and Samaria, by censuring and condemning them for their sins; see 2 Chronicles 13:8; in which sense Jarchi and Kimchi interpret the word; or by

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:52

Thou also, which hast judged thy sisters, bear thine own shame for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they: they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou confounded also, and

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:52

Thou also; Jerusalem, and all the Jews with her. Hast judged; hast pretended it was wonder a people should sin as Samaria; or hast once condemned their apesracy, whilst thou stoodest; or hast judged their punishment just, that they deserved all they suffered. Bear; shalt surely be loaded with punishment. Thine own shame; that shall be thy shame as well as smart. More abominable: see ,48,51.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:52

Ezekiel 16:52 Thou also, which hast judged thy sisters, bear thine own shame for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they: they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou confounded also, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast justified thy sisters.Ver. 52. Thou also which hast judged thy sisters.] Passed many harsh and rash censures upon them, not looking at all to the hinder part of the wallet. Bear thine own shame.] Thou shalt do it sure enough; for where sin is in the saddle, there shame is on the crupper. Accept therefore the punishment of thine iniquity; give glory to God, take shame to thyself.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:52

(52) Hast judged thy sisters.—Judah had approved the judgments upon Sodom and Samaria, as it is always easy for man to approve judgments upon the sins of others; but now this must be brought home to herself for her own greater sins. (Comp. Romans 2) Having described the sin and the punishment, the prophet now goes on in the remainder of the chapter to speak of the restoration of Israel. This is first declared in the strongest terms to be impossible (Ezekiel 16:53-59), and the efforts of many commentators to transform the language into a covert promise of restoration are entirely unsuccessful. After this, indeed, in Ezekiel 16:60-63, the establishment of the Divine covenant with Israel is fully and distinctly promised. Yet there is no contradiction between the two, for the prophet had a right to suppose that the people would remember what had been so plainly declared before: that while the nation as a whole must perish, yet after the purifying chastisements of the Lord He would have mercy upon and bless a remnant who should be saved. The general doom is first announced as irrevocable; then the exception is made for the few.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:52

Verse 52. They are more righteous than thou] תצדקנה ממך tetsuddaknah mimmech, "They shall be justified more than thou." They are less guilty in the sight of God, for their crimes were not accompanied with so many aggravations. This phrase casts light on Lu 18:14: "This man went down to his house justified rather than the other." Less blame in the sight of God was attached to him. He always had fewer advantages, and now he was a true penitent; while the other was boasting of what he had done, and what he had not done.

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:52

52. Point thus: “and thou also, which hast (in that thou hast) given judgment for (in behalf of) thy sisters, bear thy shame; through thy sins which thou hast committed more abominable than they, they are more righteous than thou.” Jerusalem has “given judgment” or interposed (1 Samuel 2:25) in behalf of her sisters in being more wicked than they—she has made them comparatively righteous. The phrase “bear thy shame” might mean “suffer in destruction the consequences of thy wickedness;” Ezekiel 16:54; Ezekiel 16:61; Ezekiel 16:63, however, shew that the ref. is to the feeling of shame due to the fact that by the grossness of her abominations she has shewn her sisters to be more righteous than she (cf. Ezekiel 39:26). The prophet assumes the exile and looks forward to the time of restoration. Sodom also and Samaria shall be restored as well as Jerusalem, and it is this that shall bring shame to her, for she shall feel that they whom she did not deign to mention because of their evil fame (Ezekiel 16:56) were not worse but better than herself.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:52

52. Thou also, which hast judged — Read preferably, “And thou also, which hast [in that thou hast] given judgment for [in behalf of] thy sisters, bear thy shame; through thy sins which thou hast

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