Ezekiel 16:24

That thou hast also built unto thee an eminent place, and hast made thee an high place in every street.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 16:24

BSB

you built yourself a mound and made yourself a lofty shrine in every public square.

AKJV

That you have also built to you an eminent place, and have made you an high place in every street.

CPDV

you built for yourself a brothel, and you made for yourself a place of prostitution in every street.

ERV

that thou hast built unto thee an eminent place, and hast made thee a lofty place in every street.

NHEB

that you have built for yourselves a vaulted place, and have made yourselves a lofty place in every street.

SMT

Thou wilt build to thee a brothel, and thou wilt make to thee a height in every street.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 16:24

ThatthouhastalsobuiltH1129VerbuntotheeaneminentplaceH1354NounandhastmadeH6213VerbtheeanhighplaceH7413Noun FeminineineverystreetH7339Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ezekiel 16:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezekiel 16:24

Summary

Construction of idolatrous shrines in public spaces

Event

Building pagan altars

Estimated Time Period

c. 590 BC