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Ezekiel 23

Ezekiel 23:6

The Two Adulterous Sisters · Ezekiel 23:1–21
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Translations

Modern
…clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all desirable young men, horsemen mounted on steeds.
Traditional
Which were clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses.
Literal
…clothed in purple, governors and commanders, young men of desire all of them, horsemen riding on horses.
Latin
…vestitos hyacintho, principes et magistratus, juvenes cupidinis, universos equites, ascensores equorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
…clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all desirable young men, horsemen mounted on steeds.

Notes

Ezekiel 23:5–8

Oholah: The northern kingdom did not embrace God's covenant of grace. Instead, it was drawn to Assyria's power and prestige. Israel formed alliances with Assyria as part of its political strategy starting in the 800s BC. However, these alliances did not protect Israel in the end.

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 Purple

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Uniforms of Assyria: Chief Men of, Described Colors: Blue: Symbol of Deity: Symbol of Royalty Garments: Colours of, Mentioned: Blue Idolatry: The Jews: Followed the Assyrians In Idolatry: Wicked Practices of Licentiousness of