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Ezekiel 23:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
So she discovered her whoredoms, and discovered her nakedness: then my mind was alienated from her, like as my mind was alienated from her sister.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

She put all her betrayals and shameful acts right out in the open for everyone to see. That's when I completely turned away from her, just like I had to turn away from her sister.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you flaunt your betrayal, don't be surprised when love turns to distance.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet uses an allegory of two sisters to represent the unfaithful nations of Israel and Judah, symbolizing their idolatry and alliances with foreign powers. This verse specifically describes God's rejection of Judah for her spiritual adultery, much like He had rejected her sister Israel earlier, as a warning to the exiled people about the consequences of turning away from God. It reflects the historical reality of Judah's downfall due to persistent unfaithfulness that led to their captivity.

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