Ezekiel 16:54
Ezekiel 16:54 in Multiple Translations
So you will bear your disgrace and be ashamed of all you did to comfort them.
That thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort unto them.
that thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be ashamed because of all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort unto them.
So that you will be shamed and made low because of all you have done, when I have mercy on you.
In this way you will have to put up with your disgrace and be ashamed of all the bad things you did that made them feel better about themselves.
That thou mayest beare thine owne shame, and mayest bee confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou hast comforted them.
So that thou dost bear thy shame, And hast been ashamed of all that thou hast done, In thy comforting them.
that you may bear your own shame, and may be ashamed because of all that you have done, in that you are a comfort to them.
That thou mayest bear thy own shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort to them.
That thou mayest bear thy shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, comforting them.
You will be very ashamed [DOU] of the wicked things that you have done, and that will cause the people of those cities to be encouraged.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 16:54
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Ezekiel 16:54 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְמַ֨עַן֙
תִּשְׂאִ֣י
כְלִמָּתֵ֔/ךְ
וְ/נִכְלַ֕מְתְּ
מִ/כֹּ֖ל
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
עָשִׂ֑ית
בְּ/נַחֲמֵ֖/ךְ
אֹתָֽ/ן
לְמַ֨עַן֙
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
תִּשְׂאִ֣י
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Imperf-2fs
כְלִמָּתֵ֔/ךְ
kᵉlimmâh
H3639
shame
N-fs | Suff
וְ/נִכְלַ֕מְתְּ
kâlam
H3637
be humiliated
Conj | V-Niphal-2fs
מִ/כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
עָשִׂ֑ית
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-2fs
בְּ/נַחֲמֵ֖/ךְ
nâcham
H5162
to be sorry
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
אֹתָֽ/ן
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 16:54
לְמַ֨עַן֙
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
תִּשְׂאִ֣י
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Imperf-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.
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.
וְ/נִכְלַ֕מְתְּ
kâlam
H3637
"be humiliated"
Conj | V-Niphal-2fs
To be humiliated means to be insulted or shamed, as seen in the Bible's use of this word to describe people's reactions to their mistakes. It is about feeling ashamed or reproached.
Definition: 1) to insult, shame, humiliate, blush, be ashamed, be put to shame, be reproached, be put to confusion, be humiliated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be humiliated, be ashamed 1a2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to put to shame, insult, humiliate, cause shame to 1b2) to exhibit shame 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be insulted, be humiliated 1c2) to be put to shame, be dishonoured, be confounded
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: be (make) ashamed, blush, be confounded, be put to confusion, hurt, reproach, (do, put to) shame. See also: Numbers 12:14; Proverbs 25:8; Psalms 35:4.
מִ/כֹּ֖ל
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.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
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.
עָשִׂ֑ית
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.
בְּ/נַחֲמֵ֖/ךְ
nâcham
H5162
"to be sorry"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To comfort means showing pity or sympathy, as seen in God's actions throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 40. The word can also imply regret or remorse, like in the story of Jonah, who was sorry for his actions. It involves easing someone's pain or discomfort.
Definition: : comfort 1) to be sorry, console oneself, repent, regret, comfort, be comforted 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be sorry, be moved to pity, have compassion 1a2) to be sorry, rue, suffer grief, repent 1a3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1a4) to comfort oneself, ease oneself 1b) (Piel) to comfort, console 1c) (Pual) to be comforted, be consoled 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to be sorry, have compassion 1d2) to rue, repent of 1d3) to comfort oneself, be comforted 1d4) to ease oneself Also means: na.cham (נָחַם ": relent" H5162H)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self). See also: Genesis 5:29; Isaiah 12:1; Psalms 23:4.
אֹתָֽ/ן
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 16:54
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- Ezekiel 16:54 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:54
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:54
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:54
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 16:54
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
- Sermons on Ezekiel 16:54
Context — Judgment on Jerusalem
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.
55And your sisters, Sodom with her daughters and Samaria with her daughters, will return to their former state. You and your daughters will also return to your former state. 56Did you not treat your sister Sodom as an object of scorn in the day of your pride,Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 14:22–23 | Yet, behold, some survivors will be left in it—sons and daughters who will be brought out. They will come out to you, and when you see their conduct and actions, you will be comforted regarding the disaster I have brought upon Jerusalem—all that I have brought upon it. They will bring you consolation when you see their conduct and actions, and you will know that it was not without cause that I have done all these things within it,’ declares the Lord GOD.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 2:26 | As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced. They, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets |
| 3 | 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! |
| 4 | Ezekiel 16:52 | 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. |
| 5 | 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.” |
Ezekiel 16:54 Summary
[This verse is telling us that when we try to make excuses for our sins or try to make others feel better about their sins, we will ultimately feel ashamed and embarrassed. This is because we are trying to avoid taking responsibility for our actions, rather than acknowledging our mistakes and seeking God's forgiveness, as we see in Psalm 51:17. By acknowledging our sins and seeking God's mercy, we can experience restoration and renewal, just as God promises to restore us in Ezekiel 16:53. This is a reminder that we should always strive to be honest with ourselves and with God, and to seek His forgiveness and guidance in all areas of our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to bear our disgrace and be ashamed of all we did to comfort them?
According to Ezekiel 16:54, bearing our disgrace means acknowledging and taking responsibility for our sins, just as the Israelites had to do. This is similar to what is written in Proverbs 28:13, where it says that those who cover their sins will not prosper, but those who confess and forsake them will find mercy.
Who are the 'them' that we comforted, and what does this have to do with our shame?
The 'them' in this context refers to the surrounding nations, such as Sodom and Samaria, which are mentioned in Ezekiel 16:52-53. Our shame comes from trying to justify or comfort those who are also sinful, rather than acknowledging and repenting of our own sins, as seen in Jeremiah 3:3.
How does this verse relate to our relationships with others who are also sinners?
This verse reminds us that we should not try to justify or comfort others in their sin, but rather encourage them to repent and turn to God, just as we are called to do in 2 Corinthians 5:20. By doing so, we can help them avoid the same shame and disgrace that we have experienced.
What is the ultimate goal of bearing our disgrace and being ashamed of our actions?
The ultimate goal is to humble ourselves before God and acknowledge our need for His mercy and forgiveness, as seen in 1 John 1:9. By doing so, we can experience restoration and renewal, just as God promises to restore Sodom and Samaria in Ezekiel 16:53.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have tried to comfort or justify others in their sin, and how has this contributed to my own shame and disgrace?
- How can I balance the need to show love and compassion to others with the need to encourage them to repent and turn to God?
- What are some specific sins or areas of my life where I need to acknowledge my shame and seek God's forgiveness?
- How can I use my experiences of shame and disgrace to help others and point them to the hope of the Gospel?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:54
That thou mayest bear thine own shame,.... So long as the captivity remains; even until Sodom and Samaria, the Gentiles, and the ten tribes, are called and converted: and mayest be confounded in all
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 16:54
That thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort unto them.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
Thou mayest; thou shalt, so the Hebrew, as well as mayest. Shame; punishment for offences is ever reproachful, and some punishments are more so than others. Such shall the Jews’ punishments be. Confounded; some offenders are hardened to an insensibleness of shame, but God will make these Jews to feel the smart, and blush under the shame of their punishments. In all that thou hast done; for all the wickednesses from which the punishments of Sodom and Samaria should have deterred them, for imitating and outdoing them. A comfort; encouraging sinners like those of Sodom and Samaria, and being fellow sufferers with them in as great, or greater, judgments.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
Ezekiel 16:54 That thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort unto them.Ver. 54. In that thou art a comfort unto them.] Ezekiel 14:22. Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris; to have companions in misery is some kind of comfort.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
(54) Art a comfort unto them.—Compare what was said of justifying them in Ezekiel 16:51-52. The greater sin of Judah became a comfort by throwing their own evil into the shade.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 16:54
54. Read: “that thou mayest bear thy shame, and be ashamed because of all that thou hast done in comforting them.” Jerusalem “comforted” Samaria and Sodom in surpassing them in wickedness, and causing them to feel less their own guilt, as also in causing their restoration.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 16:54
Thou art a comfort unto them - The degradation of Judah would be a kind of consolation to others. Compare Isa. 14.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 16:54
54. Mayest be confounded in all — Literally, mayest be shamed for all.
Sermons on Ezekiel 16:54
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A Reproach Among the Heathen by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance, revival, and cleansing as prerequisites for any work of God. He urges believers to have a heart like Jesus and |
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Can These Dry Bones Live by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the church's role in reaching out to the Jewish people. He shares his personal journey of coming to recognize the significa |
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Ezekiel 37 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a conversation he had with a former Marxist who showed him kindness and patience. The speaker was intrigued by the person's constant mention |
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How the Spirit Leads Us by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker uses the imagery of water to illustrate the progression of a believer's spiritual journey. The water starts as a trickle, representing the initial exper |
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A Word to Apostates by Steve Gallagher | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making a commitment to God in light of the current events happening in the world. He urges the audience to take a serious l |
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03 New Wine in New Wineskins Revelation on Gods Mysteries by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking revelation from God to understand the difference between the New Covenant and the Old Covenant. It highlights the need for personal |
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(A Good Foundation) 1. Repentance by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the critical role of genuine repentance as the foundation for entering God's kingdom, highlighting that many believers today lack the depth of faith due to in |