Ezekiel 16:52 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jerusalem, who judged her sisters, will bear shame for her greater sins; her sisters are more righteous, and she will be confounded.
The Context of Ezekiel 16:52
Jerusalem will be confounded bearing shame for exceeding her sisters' sins.
What Does Ezekiel 16:52 Mean?
Jerusalem has presumed to judge her sisters Samaria and Sodom, but her own sins are 'more abominable than they.' Judgment has turned: her sisters are now declared 'more righteous than thou.' This reversal of judgment is both condemnation and irony—the self-righteous judge is herself the worst sinner.
Jerusalem is called to 'bear thine own shame' and be 'confounded'—overwhelmed by humiliation. Her shame is multiplied because she has acted as judge while being the greatest transgressor. The public exposure and shaming of her hypocrisy will be complete.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 16:52
What does Ezekiel 16:52 mean?
Jerusalem, who judged her sisters, will bear shame for her greater sins; her sisters are more righteous, and she will be confounded.
What is the context of Ezekiel 16:52?
Jerusalem will be confounded bearing shame for exceeding her sisters' sins.