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◄ Ezekiel 16:21►

New International Version
You slaughtered my children and sacrificed them to the idols.

New Living Translation
Must you also slaughter my children by sacrificing them to idols?

English Standard Version
that you slaughtered my children and delivered them up as an offering by fire to them?

Berean Standard Bible
You slaughtered My children and delivered them up through the fire to idols.

King James Bible
That thou hast slain my children, and delivered them to cause them to pass throughthe fire for them?

New King James Version
that you have slain My children and offered them up to them by causing them to pass throughthefire?

New American Standard Bible
You slaughtered My children and offered them to idols by making them pass throughthe fire.

NASB 1995
“You slaughtered My children and offered them up to idols by causing them to pass through the fire.

NASB 1977
“You slaughtered My children, and offered them up to idols by causing them to pass throughthe fire.

Legacy Standard Bible
You slaughtered My children and gave them up to idols by causing them to pass throughthe fire.

Amplified Bible
You slaughtered My children and offered them up to [worthless] idols, forcing them to pass through the [hideousness of the] fire.

Christian Standard Bible
You slaughtered my children and gave them up when you passed them through the fire to the images.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You slaughtered My children and gave them up when you passed them through the fire to the images.

American Standard Version
that thou hast slain my children, and delivered them up, in causing them to pass through the fire unto them?

Contemporary English Version
You slaughtered my children, so you could offer them as sacrifices.

English Revised Version
that thou hast slain my children, and delivered them up, in causing them to pass through the fire unto them?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You slaughtered my children and presented them as burnt offerings to idols.

Good News Translation
without taking my children and sacrificing them to idols?

International Standard Version
you also slaughtered my sons and offered them to idols, incinerating them in fire.

NET Bible
you slaughtered my children and sacrificed them to the idols.

New Heart English Bible
that you have slain my children, and delivered them up, in causing them to pass through the fire to them?

Webster's Bible Translation
That thou hast slain my children, and delivered them to cause them to pass through the fire for them?

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
You slaughtered My children and delivered them up through the fire to idols.

World English Bible
that you have slain my children and delivered them up, in causing them to pass through the fire to them?

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
that you slaughter My sons, "" And give them up in causing them to pass over to them?

Young's Literal Translation
That thou dost slaughter My sons, And dost give them up in causing them to pass over to them?

Smith's Literal Translation
And thou wilt slaughter my sons and give them in causing them to pass through for them.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou hast sacrificed and given my children to them, consecrating them by fire.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have immolated my sons, and you have consecrated and delivered my sons to them.

New American Bible
You slaughtered and immolated my children to them, making them pass through fire.

New Revised Standard Version
You slaughtered my children and delivered them up as an offering to them.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
That you have slaughtered my children, and offered them to the idols after you had been ravished by them.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And you slaughtered my children and you offered them up, after you had ravished them

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
that thou hast slain My children, and delivered them up, in setting them apart unto them?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and didst slay thy children, and gavest them up in offering them to them for an expiation.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jerusalem's Unfaithfulness
…20You even took the sons and daughters you bore to Me and sacrificed them as food to idols. Was your prostitution not enough?21You slaughtered My children and delivered them up through the fire to idols.22And in all your abominations and acts of prostitution, you did not remember the days of your youth when you were naked and bare, wallowing in your own blood.…

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Cross References

Leviticus 18:21
You must not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

Deuteronomy 12:31
You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.

2 Kings 17:17
They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.

2 Kings 21:6
He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.

Jeremiah 7:31
They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so they could burn their sons and daughters in the fire—something I never commanded, nor did it even enter My mind.

Jeremiah 19:5
They have built high places to Baal on which to burn their children in the fire as offerings to Baal—something I never commanded or mentioned, nor did it even enter My mind.

Jeremiah 32:35
They have built the high places of Baal in the Valley of Ben-hinnom to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire to Molech—something I never commanded them, nor had it ever entered My mind, that they should commit such an abomination and cause Judah to sin.

Psalm 106:37-38
They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons. / They shed innocent blood—the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood.

2 Chronicles 28:3
Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Ben-hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.

2 Chronicles 33:6
He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.

Isaiah 57:5
who burn with lust among the oaks, under every luxuriant tree, who slaughter your children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks?

Micah 6:7
Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Acts 7:43
You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’

Romans 1:23-25
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. / Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. / They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.

1 Corinthians 10:20
No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.

Treasury of Scripture

That you have slain my children, and delivered them to cause them to pass through the fire for them?

my children

Psalm 106:37
Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils,

to pass

Leviticus 18:21
And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass throughthe fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: Iam the LORD.

Leviticus 20:1-5
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, …

Deuteronomy 18:10
There shall not be found among youany one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire,or that useth divination,or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,

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Ezekiel 16

1.Under the parable of a wretched infant is shown the natural state of Jerusalem
6.God's extraordinary love toward her,
15.Her grievous judgment
35.Her sin, equal to her mother,
46.and exceeding her sisters, Sodom and Samaria,
59.calls for judgments
60.Mercy is promised her in the end

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

You slaughtered My children
This phrase highlights the grievous sin of child sacrifice, which was practiced by some Israelites under the influence of surrounding pagan cultures, such as the Canaanites and their worship of deities like Molech. The term "My children" emphasizes God's claim over the Israelites, indicating that they were His people, set apart for His purposes. This act of slaughtering children was a direct violation of God's commandments and a profound betrayal of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The practice of child sacrifice is condemned in other parts of Scripture, such asLeviticus 18:21 andDeuteronomy 12:31, where God explicitly forbids such abominations.

and delivered them up through the fire
This refers to the ritual of passing children through fire as a form of sacrifice to pagan gods. Archaeological evidence from sites like Carthage shows that such practices were not uncommon in the ancient Near East. The fire symbolizes both the literal flames used in these sacrifices and the consuming nature of idolatry, which demands everything from its followers. This act was not only physically destructive but also spiritually devastating, as it represented a complete turning away from the worship of Yahweh to the worship of false gods. The imagery of fire is often used in the Bible to denote judgment and purification, as seen in passages likeMalachi 3:2-3.

to idols
Idols represent the false gods that the Israelites turned to, abandoning their exclusive worship of Yahweh. This idolatry was a recurring issue throughout Israel's history, leading to their eventual exile. The worship of idols is condemned throughout the Bible, as seen in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:3-5) and the prophetic writings (Isaiah 44:9-20). Idolatry is portrayed as spiritual adultery, a theme prevalent in the book of Ezekiel, where God is depicted as a husband betrayed by His unfaithful wife, Israel. This phrase underscores the spiritual blindness and rebellion of the people, who exchanged the glory of the living God for lifeless images.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Ezekiel
A prophet during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites, often using vivid imagery and allegory.

2.Israelites
The people of God who are being addressed in this passage, specifically those in Jerusalem who have turned away from God.

3.Idols
False gods that the Israelites worshipped, often involving detestable practices such as child sacrifice.

4.Children
Referred to as "My children" by God, indicating His deep personal connection and the grievous nature of their sacrifice.

5.Fire
Represents the method of sacrifice to idols, a practice condemned by God.

Teaching Points

The Sanctity of Life
God values human life, especially that of children, and sees them as His own. The Israelites' actions were a direct violation of this principle.

Idolatry's Consequences
Turning away from God to worship idols leads to moral decay and destructive practices. This passage serves as a warning against idolatry in any form.

God's Grief Over Sin
The language used by God shows His deep sorrow and anger over the Israelites' actions, reminding us of the personal nature of sin against God.

Covenant Unfaithfulness
The Israelites' actions were a breach of their covenant with God, highlighting the importance of faithfulness in our relationship with Him.

Repentance and Restoration
While this passage is a rebuke, it also calls for repentance and a return to God, who is willing to forgive and restore.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 16

What does the Bible say about child sacrifice?

How credible is the depiction of widespread child sacrifice in Ezekiel 16:20-21, given limited archaeological evidence for such practices in Jerusalem?

In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?

How can 2 Chronicles 28:3 claim child sacrifice occurred without any clear archeological evidence?

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

You slaughtered
וַֽתִּשְׁחֲטִ֖י(wat·tiš·ḥă·ṭî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person feminine singular
Strong's 7819:To slaughter, beat

My children
בָּנָ֑י(bā·nāy)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1121:A son

and delivered them up
וַֽתִּתְּנִ֔ים(wat·tit·tə·nîm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person feminine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

through the fire to idols.
בְּהַעֲבִ֥יר(bə·ha·‘ă·ḇîr)
Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5674:To pass over, through, or by, pass on

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OT Prophets: Ezekiel 16:21 That you have slain my children (Ezek. Eze Ezk)