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Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Because your filthiness was poured out, and your nakedness uncovered through your prostitution with your lovers; and because of all the idols of your abominations, and for the blood of your children, that you gave to them;
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A Two-Sided Betrayal
Commentators explain that this verse summarizes Israel's sin as a two-fold betrayal. "Whoredoms with thy lovers" refers to political unfaithfulness—relying on nations like Egypt and Assyria instead of God. The "idols of your abominations" and the "blood of your children" point to religious unfaithfulness—worshipping false gods and engaging in the horrific practice of child sacrifice. Israel had abandoned God in every sphere of its national life.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Judah is now represented as undergoing the punishment adjudged to an adulteress and murderess. Only in her utter destruction will the wrath of the …
19th Century
Anglican
Your filthiness.— Literally, your brass, i.e., money, which, as said in the previous verses, Israel had lavished upon the…
16th Century
Protestant
After God has denounced the people’s sins and treated the whole nation as guilty, He now pronounces judgment on their wickedness. He briefly repeat…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord God, because your filthiness was poured out Or, "your brass" F16…
In this chapter, God's dealings with the Jewish nation and their conduct toward Him are described, along with their punishment through the surround…