Ezekiel 16:39 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine eminent place, and shall break down thy high places: they shall strip thee also of thy clothes, and shall take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bare.”
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Read Full Chapter →God delivers Jerusalem to her enemies to destroy her idolatrous shrines, strip her of her finery, and return her to shame and nakedness.
The Context of Ezekiel 16:39
Enemies destroy Jerusalem's shrines and strip her of her beauty and possessions.
What Does Ezekiel 16:39 Mean?
God places Jerusalem into the hands of her enemies, who will destroy the very structures of her idolatry—the 'eminent place' and 'high places' she had built at every corner. The destruction is comprehensive and symbolic: idolatry's visible monuments will be razed.
Her enemies will strip away every mark of her former beauty and dignity. The fine clothes, the bracelets, the jewels, the crown—all the symbols of God's blessing that she had perverted in idolatry—will be taken from her. She will be returned to nakedness and bareness, the state from which God had lifted her. This is not random destruction but a reversal of the restoration God had provided.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 16:39
What does Ezekiel 16:39 mean?
God delivers Jerusalem to her enemies to destroy her idolatrous shrines, strip her of her finery, and return her to shame and nakedness.
What is the context of Ezekiel 16:39?
Enemies destroy Jerusalem's shrines and strip her of her beauty and possessions.