Isaiah 57:8

8 Behind the door and the doorpost you have set up your memorial; for, deserting me, 1you have uncovered your bed, you have gone up to it, 2you have made it wide; and you have made a covenant for yourself with them, you have loved their bed, you have looked on nakedness.[a]

Isaiah 57:8 In-Context

6 Among the smooth stones of the valley is your portion; they, they, are your lot; to them you have poured out a drink offering, you have brought a grain offering. Shall I relent for these things?
7 On a high and lofty mountain you have set your bed, and there you went up to offer sacrifice.
8 Behind the door and the doorpost you have set up your memorial; for, deserting me, you have uncovered your bed, you have gone up to it, you have made it wide; and you have made a covenant for yourself with them, you have loved their bed, you have looked on nakedness.
9 You journeyed to the king with oil and multiplied your perfumes; you sent your envoys far off, and sent down even to Sheol.
10 You were wearied with the length of your way, but you did not say, "It is hopeless"; you found new life for your strength, and so you were not faint.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Ezekiel 16:25; [Hosea 1:2]
  • 2. [Ezekiel 23:17]

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or on a monument (see 56:5); Hebrew on a hand
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