Ezekiel 16:9

“Then washed I thee with water: yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oyle.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.
- King James Version

"Then I bathed you with water, washed off your blood from you and anointed you with oil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then washed I thee with water; yea, I thoroughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then I had you washed with water, washing away all your blood and rubbing you with oil.
- Basic English Bible

And I washed thee with water, and thoroughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil;
- Darby Bible

Then I washed thee with water; yes, I thoroughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.
- Webster's Bible

Then washed I you with water; yes, I thoroughly washed away your blood from you, and I anointed you with oil.
- World English Bible

And I do wash thee with water, And I wash away thy blood from off thee, And I anoint thee with perfume.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Then washed I thee with water; yea, I cleansed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Ezekiel 16:9


16:9 Washed - It was a very ancient custom among the eastern people, to purify virgins who were to be espoused. And I anointed - They were anointed that were to be married, as #Ruth 3:3|.


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