In that thou buildest thine eminent place in the head of every way, and makest thine high place in every street; and hast not been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire;
You set up your worship sites on every corner and at the end of every street, but you're not even like a regular prostitute, at least they get paid for what they do. You're giving it away for free.
You're so desperate for attention that you're not even getting anything back for it.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the exiled people of Judah in Babylon during the 6th century BC, warning them about their spiritual unfaithfulness. In this chapter, he uses a vivid metaphor of Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife who turns to idolatry, representing Israel's betrayal of their covenant with God. This verse specifically highlights how they built worship sites on every street corner, not for personal gain like a prostitute, but out of outright rebellion against God.
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