Before thy wickedness was discovered, as at the time of thy reproach of the daughters of Syria, and all that are round about her, the daughters of the Philistines, which despise thee round about.
Before everyone found out how messed up you really were, back when Syria and all the surrounding nations were calling you out, and even the Philistines around you were looking down on you with total disgust.
Your reputation was already trash before people even knew the full story.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile around the 6th century BC, the prophet uses a powerful allegory of an unfaithful wife to depict Jerusalem's spiritual betrayal through idolatry and unholy alliances with foreign nations. This verse specifically points to the time before Judah's sins were publicly exposed, drawing a comparison to earlier instances when neighboring peoples like the Syrians and Philistines mocked and despised them for their vulnerabilities. These nations were longstanding adversaries of Israel, illustrating the broader pattern of judgment that came from God's covenant people turning away from Him.
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