Translations
Modern
“Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,
Traditional
Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother:
Literal
“Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother.
Latin
Fili hominis, duæ mulieres filiæ matris unius fuerunt:
Original
Hebrew
English
“Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,
Notes
daughters of the same mother: They came from the same nation, and their lives were very similar. Even their names, Oholah and Oholibah, sound alike.
This chapter, like chapter 16, tells the history of the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel and Judah. It does this through an extended metaphor (a comparison that continues through many verses).
In this comparison, Samaria and Jerusalem, the capital cities, are described as two immoral women. The language is strong and direct.
This metaphor shows that their judgment was certain and deserved.
Events
- Prophecies of Ezekielc. 593 BC
Glossary
Topics
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