Ezekiel 16:59 Meaning and Explanation
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will repay Jerusalem according to her deeds because she despised the oath and broke the covenant.
The Context of Ezekiel 16:59
God repays Jerusalem for despising and breaking her covenant oath.
What Does Ezekiel 16:59 Mean?
God announces a principle of retributive justice: He will treat Jerusalem 'as thou hast done'—repaying her according to her own actions. The specific offense is despising 'the oath in breaking the covenant.' She did not simply violate the covenant but showed contempt for the oath-bond itself.
The phrase 'despised the oath' suggests active, contemptuous rejection rather than careless violation. Jerusalem knew the covenant; she actively spurned it. This willful contempt makes her offense more serious and justifies proportional judgment. God's dealing with her according to her deeds is righteous retribution for her contemptuous betrayal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 16:59
What does Ezekiel 16:59 mean?
God will repay Jerusalem according to her deeds because she despised the oath and broke the covenant.
What is the context of Ezekiel 16:59?
God repays Jerusalem for despising and breaking her covenant oath.