Ezekiel 23:2

2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother.

Ezekiel 23:2 in Other Translations

2 Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother:

2 "Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one mother.

2 “Son of man, once there were two sisters who were daughters of the same mother.

2 "Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother.

2 "Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,

Ezekiel 23:2 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 23:1

Then Job answered and said.
] Without taking notice of Bildad's harsh expressions and severe censures, or his unfriendliness to him; he enters directly into the argument, grants some things, confutes others, and defends himself and his conduct.

Ezekiel 23:2 In-Context

1 The word of the LORD came to me:

2 “Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother.

3 They became prostitutes in Egypt, engaging in prostitution from their youth. In that land their breasts were fondled and their virgin bosoms caressed.

4 The older was named Oholah, and her sister was Oholibah. They were mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.

5 “Oholah engaged in prostitution while she was still mine; and she lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians—warriors

Cross References

• 1. S Jeremiah 3:7; S Ezekiel 16:45