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Ezekiel 23:3-5
Good News Translation
Ezekiel 23:3-5
Good News Translation
3 When they were young, living in Egypt, they lost their virginity and became prostitutes. 4 The older one was named Oholah[a] (she represents Samaria), and the younger one was named Oholibah[b] (she represents Jerusalem). I married both of them, and they bore me children. 5 Although she was mine, Oholah continued to be a prostitute and was full of lust for her lovers from Assyria.
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- Ezekiel 23:4 This name in Hebrew means “her sanctuary.”
- Ezekiel 23:4 This name in Hebrew means “my sanctuary is in her.”
Ezekiel 23:3-5
New International Version
Ezekiel 23:3-5
New International Version
3 They became prostitutes in Egypt,(A) engaging in prostitution(B) from their youth.(C) In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed.(D) 4 The older was named Oholah, and her sister was Oholibah. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.(E)
5 “Oholah engaged in prostitution while she was still mine; and she lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians(F)—warriors(G)
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