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Ezekiel 16:58

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You're carrying the weight of all your shameful choices and disgusting actions, says the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your mess-ups have consequences, and you can't just pretend they don't exist.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet uses vivid imagery to condemn Jerusalem for its unfaithfulness to God, portraying the city as an adulterous wife symbolizing the nation's idolatry and moral corruption. This chapter reflects the historical reality of Judah's exile as a consequence of their persistent sins, including spiritual and social abominations. The verse specifically addresses God's judgment on these actions, emphasizing that the people have borne the results of their own wrongdoing.

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