Ezekiel 16:55 Meaning and Explanation
“When thy sisters, Sodom and her daughters, shall return to their former estate, and Samaria and her daughters shall return to their former estate, then thou and thy daughters shall return to your former estate.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When Sodom and Samaria are restored to their former status, Jerusalem and her daughters will also be restored.
The Context of Ezekiel 16:55
Sodom, Samaria, and Jerusalem will all be restored to their former status.
What Does Ezekiel 16:55 Mean?
The restoration is synchronized: when the sisters return to their 'former estate' (a status of prosperity and blessing), Jerusalem will similarly be restored. The phrase 'former estate' may mean either pre-judgment status or an even better state. All three cities—Sodom, Samaria, and Jerusalem—will be restored together.
This verse emphasizes God's intention toward comprehensive restoration. The judgment, which was detailed and comprehensive in its description, is matched by an equally comprehensive restoration. The fact that all three cities are restored together suggests a unified redemptive purpose that transcends the severity of their individual judgments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 16:55
What does Ezekiel 16:55 mean?
When Sodom and Samaria are restored to their former status, Jerusalem and her daughters will also be restored.
What is the context of Ezekiel 16:55?
Sodom, Samaria, and Jerusalem will all be restored to their former status.