Ezekiel 23:2-4
Good News Translation
2 “Mortal man,” he said, “there were once two sisters. 3 When they were young, living in Egypt, they lost their virginity and became prostitutes. 4 The older one was named Oholah[a] (she represents Samaria), and the younger one was named Oholibah[b] (she represents Jerusalem). I married both of them, and they bore me children.
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- Ezekiel 23:4 This name in Hebrew means “her sanctuary.”
- Ezekiel 23:4 This name in Hebrew means “my sanctuary is in her.”
Ezekiel 23:2-4
New International Version
2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother.(A) 3 They became prostitutes in Egypt,(B) engaging in prostitution(C) from their youth.(D) In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed.(E) 4 The older was named Oholah, and her sister was Oholibah. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.(F)
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