Ezekiel 16:12

And I placed a ring on thy nose, and earrings in thy ears, and a crown of splendor on thy head.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.

In Context

11And I decked thee with ornaments, and I placed bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain around thy neck.

13Thus wast thou ornamented with gold and silver; and thy garments were of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; fine flour, and honey, and oil didst thou eat: and thou wast exceedingly beautiful, and thou didst succeed to acquire dominion.

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Cross References

Song of Solomon 1:10Comely are thy cheeks between strings [of pearls], thy neck with rows [of jewels].

Isaiah 3:19The drops, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,

Isaiah 28:5On that day will the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people,

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 →

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