Ezekiel 16:10
And I covered you with embroidery, and I put violet shoes upon you, and I wrapped you in fine linen, and I clothed you with delicate garments.
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In Context
9And I washed you with water, and I cleansed you of your blood. And I anointed you with oil.
11I adorned you with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon your hands and a necklace around your neck.
Cross References
Genesis 41:42And he took the ring from his own hand, and he gave it into his hand. And he clothed him with a robe of fine linen, and he placed a necklace of gold around his neck.
Exodus 26:14You shall also make another covering for the roof from the skins of rams, dyed-red, and above that again, another covering of violet-colored skins.
Exodus 28:5And they shall receive gold, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen.
Proverbs 31:22She has made embroidered clothing for herself. Fine linen and purple is her garment.
Isaiah 61:3to take up the mourners of Zion and to give them a crown in place of ashes, an oil of joy in place of mourning, a cloak of praise in place of a spirit of grief. And there, they shall be called the strong ones of justice, the planting of the Lord, unto glorification.
Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 16:7-15
God's Kindness to Israel. ( b. c. 593.) 6 And when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thine own blood, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live; yea, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live. 7 I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare. 8 Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was… Read the whole commentary →