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Ezekiel 23

Ezekiel 23:31

Oholibah to Be Plagued · Ezekiel 23:22–35
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Translations

Modern
Because you have followed the path of your sister, I will put her cup into your hand.’
Traditional
Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister; therefore will I give her cup into thine hand.
Literal
You have walked in the way of your sister, and I have given her cup into your hand.’
Latin
In via sororis tuæ ambulasti, et dabo calicem ejus in manu tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
Because you have followed the path of your sister, I will put her cup into your hand.’

Notes

Ezekiel 23:31–34

You will drink your sister’s cup: Jerusalem would have to drink from this bitter cup of judgment, just like Samaria did. The pain from this judgment would make her beat (or tear) her breast in anguish.

Ezekiel 23:1–49

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

Glossary

Aholah Aholibah Ezekiel, Book of Oholah and Oholibah

Topics

Cup of Sorrow Drunkenness: Figurative Idolatry: Wicked Practices of Licentiousness of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of Great Wickedness is the Cause of Their Adversity Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Sin: Fruits of