EZEKIEL 23:20

“There she lusted after her lovers”

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT

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In this verse, God is telling Ezekiel a story which appears sexual in nature on its surface. But it is really a metaphor about the Israelites relationship with other nations. The two women referred to in this verse, Aholah and Aholibah refer to Samaria and Jerusalem, respectively. However, there are sexual overtones, with their names have implied meanings in Hebrew, with Aholah meaning “her tent”, and Aholibah meaning “my tent is in her”.

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