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36 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because your lust[a] was poured out and your nakedness was uncovered in your prostitution with your lovers, and because of all your detestable idols, and because of the blood of your children you have given to them, 37 therefore, take note: I am about to gather all your lovers whom you enjoyed, both all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around, and I will expose your nakedness to them, and they will see all your nakedness.[b] 38 I will punish you as an adulteress and murderer deserves.[c] I will avenge your bloody deeds with furious rage.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 16:36 tn The Hebrew word occurs only here in the OT.
  2. Ezekiel 16:37 sn Harlots suffered degradation when their nakedness was exposed (Jer 13:22, 26; Hos 2:12; Nah 3:5).
  3. Ezekiel 16:38 tn Heb “and I will judge you (with) the judgments of adulteresses and of those who shed blood.”
  4. Ezekiel 16:38 tn Heb “and I will give you the blood of rage and zeal.”

36 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because you poured out your lust and exposed your naked body in your promiscuity with your lovers, and because of all your detestable idols, and because you gave them your children’s blood,(A) 37 therefore I am going to gather all your lovers, with whom you found pleasure, those you loved as well as those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and will strip(B) you in front of them, and they will see you stark naked.(C) 38 I will sentence you to the punishment of women who commit adultery and who shed blood;(D) I will bring on you the blood vengeance of my wrath and jealous anger.(E)

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