Translations
Modern
So I will put an end to indecency in the land, and all the women will be admonished not to imitate your behavior.
Traditional
Thus will I cause lewdness to cease out of the land, that all women may be taught not to do after your lewdness.
Literal
And this wickedness I will make cease from the land, and all the women will be admonished and they will not act according to your wickedness.
Latin
Et auferam scelus de terra, et discent omnes mulieres ne faciant secundum scelus earum.
Original
Hebrew
English
So I will put an end to indecency in the land, and all the women will be admonished not to imitate your behavior.
Notes
The sisters' enemies would attack them with stones and swords, like an invading army. In a typical invasion, not only would the prostitutes die, but their sons and daughters would also die. The enemy would burn their homes. Those who rebelled against the Lord and followed false gods would face death as punishment.
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