Ezekiel 16:44

Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

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Other Translations for Ezekiel 16:44

BSB

Behold, all who speak in proverbs will quote this proverb about you: 'Like mother, like daughter.'

AKJV

Behold, every one that uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

CPDV

Behold, all who speak a common proverb will take this up against you, saying: 'Like the mother, so also is her daughter.'

ERV

Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.

NHEB

"'Look, everyone who uses proverbs shall use this proverb against you, saying, "As is the mother, so is her daughter."

SMT

Behold, all using parables will use a parable against thee, saying, As the mother, the daughter.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezekiel 16:44

BeholdeveryonethatusethproverbsH4911VerbshallusethisproverbH4911VerbagainsttheesayingH559VerbAsisthemotherH517Noun FemininesoisherdaughterH1323

Commentary for Ezekiel 16:44

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

Overview of Ezekiel 16:44

Summary

Proverbial condemnation: like mother, like daughter

Event

Proverb proclaimed

Estimated Time Period

c. 590 BC