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24 They will all come against you from the north[a] with chariots, wagons, and a great army prepared for attack. They will take up positions on every side, surrounding you with men armed with shields and helmets. And I will hand you over to them for punishment so they can do with you as they please. 25 I will turn my jealous anger against you, and they will deal harshly with you. They will cut off your nose and ears, and any survivors will then be slaughtered by the sword. Your children will be taken away as captives, and everything that is left will be burned. 26 They will strip you of your beautiful clothes and jewels.

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  1. 23:24 As in Greek version; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.

24 They will come against you with weapons,[a] chariots and wagons(A) and with a throng of people; they will take up positions against you on every side with large and small shields and with helmets. I will turn you over to them for punishment,(B) and they will punish you according to their standards. 25 I will direct my jealous anger(C) against you, and they will deal with you in fury. They will cut off your noses and your ears, and those of you who are left will fall by the sword. They will take away your sons and daughters,(D) and those of you who are left will be consumed by fire.(E) 26 They will also strip(F) you of your clothes and take your fine jewelry.(G)

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  1. Ezekiel 23:24 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain.