Ezekiel 23:15
They were girded with belts at their waists, with flowing turbans on their heads. All of them looked like officers, resembling the men of Babylon, born in Chaldea.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Girded with girdles upon their loins, exceeding in dyed attire upon their heads, all of them princes to look to, after the manner of the Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their nativity:
KJV1611 – Modern English
Girded with sashes upon their loins, excellently attired upon their heads, all of them looking like princes, after the manner of the Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their nativity:
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Girded with girdles upon their loins, exceeding in dyed attire upon their heads, all of them princes to look to, after the manner of the Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their nativity:
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
girded{H2289} with girdles{H232} upon their loins,{H4975} with flowing{H5628} turbans{H2871} upon their heads,{H7218} all of them princes{H7991} to{H4758} look upon, after the likeness{H1823} of the Babylonians{H1121} in Chaldea,{H3778} the land{H776} of their nativity.{H4138}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Girded{H2289} with girdles{H232} upon their loins{H4975}, exceeding{H5628}{(H8803)} in dyed attire{H2871} upon their heads{H7218}, all of them princes{H7991} to look to{H4758}, after the manner{H1823} of the Babylonians{H1121}{H894} of Chaldea{H3778}, the land{H776} of their nativity{H4138}:
Coverdale Bible (1535)
with fayre gyrdles aboute them, and goodly bonettes vpon their heades, lokynge all like prynces (after ye maner of the Babilonias and Caldees in their owne londe, where they be borne).
Geneva Bible (1560)
And girded with girdles vpon their loynes, and with dyed attyre vpon their heads (looking all like princes after the maner of the Babylonians in Caldea, the land of their natiuitie)
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And girded with girdles vpon their loynes and with dyed attire vpon their heades, lokyng all like princes, after the maner of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the lande where they were borne.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Girded with girdles upon their loins, exceeding in dyed attire upon their heads, all of them princes to look to, after the manner of the Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their nativity:
Webster's Bible (1833)
girded with girdles on their loins, with flowing turbans on their heads, all of them princes to look on, after the likeness of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the land of their birth.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Girded with a girdle on their loins, Dyed attire spread out on their heads, The appearance of rulers -- all of them, The likeness of sons of Babylon, Chaldea is the land of their birth.
American Standard Version (1901)
girded with girdles upon their loins, with flowing turbans upon their heads, all of them princes to look upon, after the likeness of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the land of their nativity.
American Standard Version (1901)
girded with girdles upon their loins, with flowing turbans upon their heads, all of them princes to look upon, after the likeness of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the land of their nativity.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
With bands round their bodies and with head-dresses hanging round their heads, all of them looking like rulers, like the Babylonians, the land of whose birth is Chaldaea.
World English Bible (2000)
dressed with girdles on their waists, with flowing turbans on their heads, all of them princes to look on, after the likeness of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the land of their birth.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
wearing belts on their waists and flowing turbans on their heads, all of them looking like officers, the image of Babylonians whose native land is Chaldea.
Referenced Verses
- Judg 8:18 : 18 Then he asked Zebah and Zalmunna, 'What kind of men did you kill at Tabor?' They answered, 'They were like you—each one resembling the son of a king.'
- 1 Sam 18:4 : 4 Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his armor, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
- 2 Sam 14:25 : 25 In all of Israel, there was no man as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head, there was no blemish in him.
- Isa 22:21 : 21 I will clothe him with your robe and fasten your sash around him. I will entrust him with your authority, and he will be a father to the dwellers of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Ezek 23:11-144 verses81%
11 Her sister Oholibah saw this, yet she was even more corrupt in her lust, and her adulteries exceeded those of her sister.
12 She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and officials nearby—elegantly clothed, skilled horsemen, and all young and desirable men.
13 I saw that she too was defiled; both had followed the same corrupt path.
14 But she went even further with her adulteries. She saw men carved on the walls, images of the Chaldeans portrayed in vermilion.
- Ezek 23:16-183 verses79%
16 As soon as she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea.
17 Then the Babylonians came to her, to her bed of love, and defiled her with their lust. After she was defiled by them, she turned away from them in disgust.
18 When she openly displayed her prostitution and exposed her nakedness, I turned away from her in disgust, just as I had turned away from her sister.
- Ezek 23:5-84 verses78%
5 Oholah was unfaithful to me and lusted after her lovers—the Assyrians, who were near.
6 They were clothed in blue, governors and officials, all of them young and desirable men, skilled horsemen riding on horses.
7 She gave herself to them, all the elite of the Assyrians, and defiled herself with all the idols she lusted after.
8 She did not abandon the adulteries she began in Egypt, where men slept with her in her youth, fondling her virgin breasts and pouring out their lust upon her.
- Ezek 23:40-434 verses77%
40 Furthermore, they sent for men from far away, messengers were dispatched to them, and they came. You bathed yourself, painted your eyes, and adorned yourself with jewelry.
41 You sat on a glorious couch with a table prepared before it, where you placed my incense and my oil.
42 The sound of a carefree crowd was with her, and drunkards were brought from the desert. They put bracelets on their wrists and beautiful crowns on their heads.
43 Then I said about the one worn out by adultery, ‘Now they will continue their acts of fornication with her.’
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23 the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them, handsome young men, governors and commanders, chariot soldiers, and men of renown, all mounted on horses.
- Ezek 16:10-189 verses74%
10 I clothed you with embroidered garments, put sandals of fine leather on you, wrapped you in fine linen, and covered you with silk.
11 I adorned you with jewelry: I put bracelets on your wrists and a necklace around your neck.
12 I put a ring on your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head.
13 So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your garments were of fine linen, silk, and embroidery. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil, and you became exceedingly beautiful and advanced to royalty.
14 Your fame spread among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through the splendor that I had bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD.
15 But you trusted in your beauty and acted like a prostitute because of your fame. You lavished your acts of prostitution on every passerby, willing to be his.
16 You took your garments and made colorful high places for yourself, and on them, you committed prostitution. Such things should not have happened, nor should they occur.
17 You also took the fine jewelry made of gold and silver that I had given you, and you made male idols for yourself and engaged in prostitution with them.
18 You took your embroidered garments to cover them, and you presented my oil and incense before them.
- Isa 3:19-202 verses74%
19 the earrings, the bracelets, and the veils,
20 the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume boxes, and the amulets,
- Isa 3:22-243 verses74%
22 the fine robes, the capes, the cloaks, and the purses,
23 the mirrors, the linen garments, the turbans, and the shawls.
24 Instead of perfume, there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well-set hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.
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18 They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not clothe themselves with anything that causes sweat.
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26 They will strip you of your clothes and take your beautiful jewelry.
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10 Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army; they hung their shields and helmets in you, enhancing your splendor.
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18 They will put on sackcloth, and horror will cover them. Shame will be on every face, and every head will be shaved.
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28 They also made the turban of fine linen, the ornamental headpieces of fine linen, and the linen undergarments of finely twisted linen.
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10 Yet she went into exile, carried away into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at every street corner. Lots were cast for her nobles, and all her great men were bound in chains.
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6 Therefore, pride is their necklace; violence clothes them like a garment.
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14 The royal daughter is glorious within; her clothing is interwoven with gold.
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24 They sold you luxurious items, embroidered blue and multicolored garments, treasures of fine clothes, bound with strong cords, packed securely for your market.
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3 They committed adultery in Egypt; in their youth, they acted unfaithfully. There, their breasts were fondled, and their virginity was violated.
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5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others. They make their phylacteries broad and their tassels long.
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16 The LORD says, 'Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, walking with outstretched necks, flirting with their eyes, taking short, mincing steps, and jingling ornaments on their feet,
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39 I will deliver you into their hands, and they will tear down your mounds and demolish your high places. They will strip you of your clothes, take your fine jewelry, and leave you naked and bare.
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16 Then all the princes of the sea will step down from their thrones. They will remove their robes and strip off their embroidered garments. Clothed in trembling, they will sit on the ground, shuddering continually, appalled at you.
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2 So I bought the waistband as the LORD had instructed, and I put it around my waist.
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30 These things will be done to you because you prostituted yourself to the nations, defiling yourself with their idols.
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30 And you, devastated one, what will you do? Though you dress in scarlet, adorn yourself with gold jewelry, and enlarge your eyes with makeup, you beautify yourself in vain. Your lovers reject you; they seek your life.
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5 I looked up, and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold from Uphaz around his waist.
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20 They took pride in the beauty of their jewelry and made it into images of their detestable idols. Therefore, I will make it a thing of uncleanness for them.
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11 For as the waistband clings to the waist of a man, so I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to me,' declares the LORD, 'to be my people, my renown, my praise, and my glory. But they would not listen.'