Ezekiel 16:47 Meaning and Explanation
“Yet hast thou not walked after their ways, nor done after their abominations: but, as if that were a very little thing, thou wast corrupted more than they in all thy ways.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jerusalem has exceeded even Samaria and Sodom in corruption, not merely imitating their sins but surpassing them.
The Context of Ezekiel 16:47
Jerusalem's corruption exceeds even her worst sister cities.
What Does Ezekiel 16:47 Mean?
Jerusalem has not simply followed the example of her sisters; she has corrupted herself 'more than they in all thy ways.' She has taken covenant-breaking to unprecedented extremes. Her infidelities are not borrowed from Samaria or Sodom but are her own perverted innovations.
The phrase 'as if that were a very little thing' suggests that the sins of her sisters seemed insignificant to Jerusalem—she did not merely match them but deliberately surpassed them. This reveals a perverse pride and competitive unfaithfulness. Jerusalem's iniquity is not circumstantial imitation but willful, aggressive, creative rebellion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 16:47
What does Ezekiel 16:47 mean?
Jerusalem has exceeded even Samaria and Sodom in corruption, not merely imitating their sins but surpassing them.
What is the context of Ezekiel 16:47?
Jerusalem's corruption exceeds even her worst sister cities.