Ezekiel 16:56 Meaning and Explanation
“For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →During Jerusalem's days of pride, she did not even acknowledge Sodom, too arrogant to see a parallel.
The Context of Ezekiel 16:56
Jerusalem arrogantly ignored the example of Sodom's destruction.
What Does Ezekiel 16:56 Mean?
In Jerusalem's pride and prosperity, she was too self-absorbed to think of Sodom or to reference her. The destruction of Sodom should have been a warning and example, but Jerusalem's arrogance made her blind to the lesson. She lived in what might be called a state of spiritual denial about the fate of proud cities.
This indicates that Jerusalem's pride was not merely confidence but willful blindness—a refusal to see the pattern of judgment that befell similar cities. She had access to the example of Sodom's destruction but chose not to internalize its warning. Her silence about Sodom represents a failure to learn from history.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 16:56
What does Ezekiel 16:56 mean?
During Jerusalem's days of pride, she did not even acknowledge Sodom, too arrogant to see a parallel.
What is the context of Ezekiel 16:56?
Jerusalem arrogantly ignored the example of Sodom's destruction.