Ezekiel 16:3

“And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto Jerusalem; Thy birth and thy nativity is of the land of Canaan; thy father was an Amorite, and thy mother an Hittite.”

"And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto Jerusalem; Thy birth and thy nativity is of the land of Canaan; thy father was an Amorite, and thy mother an Hittite." - Ezekiel 16:3
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What does Ezekiel 16:3 mean?

Ezekiel 16:3 (KJV) reads, "And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto Jerusalem; Thy birth and thy nativity is of the land of Canaan; thy father was an Amorite, and thy mother an Hittite." This verse comes from the book of Ezekiel, which is a prophetic book in the Old Testament. The…

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Divine Origins: Understanding Our Identity in God

The verse from Ezekiel 16:3 resonates deeply with the themes of identity, heritage, and divine purpose. In the King James Version, the passage reads: "And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto Jerusalem; Thy birth and thy nativity is of the land of Canaan; thy father was an Amorite…

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A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Renewal

O Sovereign Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, the One who knows each of us by name and purpose, we come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing the profound significance of Your words as recorded in Ezekiel 16:3: "And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto Jerusalem…

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