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Ezekiel 16:36 Explained in Context
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Verse 36. 36Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thy filthiness was poured out, and thy nakedness discovered through thy whoredoms with thy lovers, and with all the idols of thy abominations, and by the blood of thy children, which thou didst give unto them;
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Role in This Section
The prophetic word through Ezekiel introduces or commands “Thus saith the Lord GOD” at Ezekiel 16:36 as “Sexualized Exposure and Violence Portray Siege and Exile” develops.
Read It With
- Ezekiel 16:35–43
Begin with Ezekiel 16:35–43's complete movement: The oracle assembles lovers as enemies, strips and exposes the woman-city, invokes blood judgment, destroys her places, and describes violence as the end of infidelity. At verse 16:36, The prophetic word through Ezekiel introduces or commands “Thus saith the Lord GOD” at Ezekiel 16:36 as “Sexualized Exposure and Violence Portray Siege and Exile” develops.
Why It Needs Context
The prophetic word through Ezekiel introduces or commands “Thus saith the Lord GOD” at Ezekiel 16:36 as “Sexualized Exposure and Violence Portray Siege and Exile” develops. Because nearby lines develop or qualify it, Ezekiel 16:35–43 supplies the minimum responsible context.
Read Ezekiel 16:35–43 together
Why these verses belong together: Exposure, siege, and violence must be read as one ethically difficult city allegory.
Verse 35. 35 Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the LORD:
Verse 36. 36 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thy filthiness was poured out, and thy nakedness discovered through thy whoredoms with thy lovers, and with all the idols of thy abominations, and by the blood of thy children, which thou didst give unto them;
Verse 37. 37 Behold, therefore I will gather all thy lovers, with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all them that thou hast loved, with all them that thou hast hated; I will even gather them round about against thee, and will discover thy nakedness unto them, that they may see all thy nakedness.
Verse 38. 38 And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy.
Verse 39. 39 And I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine eminent place, and shall break down thy high places: they shall strip thee also of thy clothes, and shall take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bare.
Verse 40. 40 They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with their swords.
Verse 41. 41 And they shall burn thine houses with fire, and execute judgments upon thee in the sight of many women: and I will cause thee to cease from playing the harlot, and thou also shalt give no hire any more.
Verse 42. 42 So will I make my fury toward thee to rest, and my jealousy shall depart from thee, and I will be quiet, and will be no more angry.
Verse 43. 43 Because thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, but hast fretted me in all these things; behold, therefore I also will recompense thy way upon thine head, saith the Lord GOD: and thou shalt not commit this lewdness above all thine abominations.
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Biblical text
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