KJV ORIGINAL
Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then I washed you clean with water, completely washed all the blood off you, and rubbed you down with oil.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God takes you from your messiest moment and makes you beautiful again.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Ezekiel, the prophet uses a powerful allegory to describe God's relationship with Israel, portraying Jerusalem as an abandoned child whom God rescues and cares for. This verse specifically refers to God's act of washing and anointing Israel, symbolizing purification and preparation for a covenant relationship. Ezekiel was speaking to the exiled Jews in Babylon, reminding them of God's past faithfulness despite their unfaithfulness.
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