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Ezekiel 16:56

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Ezekiel 16:56 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,
Ezekiel 16:56 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezekiel 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
53And I will turn again their captivity, the captivity of Sodom and her daughters, and the captivity of Samaria and her daughters, and the captivity of thy captives in the midst of them;
54that thou mayest bear thine own shame, and mayest be ashamed because of all that thou hast done, in that thou art a comfort unto them.
55And thy sisters, Sodom and her daughters, shall return to their former estate; and Samaria and her daughters shall return to their former estate; and thou and thy daughters shall return to your former estate.
56For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth in the day of thy pride,
57before thy wickedness was uncovered, as at the time of the reproach of the daughters of Syria, and of all that are round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, that do despite unto thee round about.
58Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith Jehovah.
59For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: I will also deal with thee as thou hast done, who hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.
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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
“For thy sister Sodom was not mentioned by thy mouth, &c.] Or, “was not for a hearing”, or “a report, in thy mouth”f243; the destruction of Sodom, though it was such an awful judgment of God, so flagrant and notorious, was visible and just at hand; yet it was not taken notice of, nor talked of; it was not the subject of conversation among friends; it was not reported from father to son, or heard of the one by the other; it was not regarded, nor was warning taken by it, which might have been, had it been more frequently mentioned; but they did not care, or neglected to speak of it; though it was “an ensample to those that should after live ungodly”, (<610206>2 Peter 2:6); yet it was not for…”
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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
“Sodom was not mentioned--literally, "was not for a report." Thou didst not deign to mention her name as if her case could possibly apply as a warning to thee, but it did apply (Pe2 2:6).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Was not mentioned by thy mouth - Was held in utter contempt. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“Not mentioned - The sins of Sodom, and her plagues, were not minded or mentioned by thee. Ezekiel 16:57”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“was not: Isa 65:5; Zep 3:11; Luk 15:28-30, Luk 18:11 mentioned: Heb. for a report, or a hearing pride: Heb. prides, or excellencies. Ezekiel 16:57”
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