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They shall recompense your lewdness on you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols; and you shall know that I am the Lord Yahweh.
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Judgment's Ultimate Goal
Commentators explain that the ultimate purpose of the judgment described is not just punitive, but revelatory. The experience of facing the consequences of their actions is designed to force the people to finally 'know that I am the Lord God'—to recognize His unique authority, power, and faithfulness to His word.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The judgment is to be executed by the hands of their allies (Ezekiel 23:45).
The righteous men—Or, righteous men. The all…
19th Century
Anglican
Bear the sins of your idols — that is, the punishment of the sins which you have committed in worshipping your idols.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you Or, "give your lewdness" F17 ; the punishment of it; the…
