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Ezekiel 16:11

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 16:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And I decked thee with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And I decked thee with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.
Ezekiel 16:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered thy nakedness: yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord Jehovah, and thou becamest mine.
9Then washed I thee with water; yea, I thoroughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.
10I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with sealskin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and covered thee with silk.
11And I decked thee with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck.
12And I put a ring upon thy nose, and ear-rings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head.
13Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil; and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper unto royal estate.
14And thy renown went forth among the nations for thy beauty; for it was perfect, through my majesty which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And I decked thee also with ornaments, &c.] The Targum interprets this of the ornament of the words of the law; (see <200108>Proverbs 1:8,9); but may be as well understood of good works done in obedience to them, from a right principle, and to right ends; which adorn professors of religion, their profession, and the doctrines of Christ, which they profess, (<540209>1 Timothy 2:9,10 <560210>Titus 2:10); or rather the graces of the Spirit, which are all of them very ornamental to the saints, as faith, hope, love, humility, &c. and are in the sight of God of great price, (<600303>1 Peter 3:3,4); and I put bracelets upon thine hands; which the Targum also explains of the law, written on two…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The marriage gifts to Rebekah (Gen 24:22, Gen 24:47).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“A chain - Of gold, in token of honour and authority. Ezekiel 16:14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“16:11-14 She was adorned with jewelry and fed with the very finest foods. She was known throughout the world for her beauty and splendor—both gifts from the Lord.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I put: Gen 24:22, Gen 24:47, Gen 24:53 and a: Lev 8:9; Est 2:17; Isa 28:5; Lam 5:16; Rev 2:10, Rev 4:4, Rev 4:10 a chain: Gen 41:42; Pro 1:9, Pro 4:9; Sol 1:10, Sol 4:9; Isa 3:19; Dan 5:7, Dan 5:16, Dan 5:29, forehead: Heb. nose, Gen 24:22 \*marg. Isa 3:21, ear-rings: Gen 35:4; Exo 32:2, Exo 35:22; Num 31:50; Jdg 8:24; Job 42:11; Pro 25:12; Hos 2:13 Ezekiel 16:13”
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