Ezekiel 16:35

35 You prostitute, listen to the LORD's message.

Ezekiel 16:35 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 16:35

Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the Lord.
] The sentence about to be pronounced; adjudging to be slain with the sword, to be stoned and burned; the crime for which is to be read in the name of harlot, justly given to an apostate people; as it often is to the church of Rome in the book of the Revelation. The Targum is,

``whose works are as an harlots; O congregation of Israel, receive the words of the Lord;''

which follow:

Ezekiel 16:35 In-Context

33 Every prostitute gets paid. But you give gifts to all of your lovers. You offer them money to come to you from everywhere. You want them to make love to you. You are not faithful to me.

34 As a prostitute, you are the opposite of others. No one runs after you to make love to you. You are exactly the opposite. You pay them. They do not pay you." ' "

35 You prostitute, listen to the LORD's message.

36 The LORD and King says, "You poured out your wealth on your lovers. You took your clothes off and made love to them. You did it again and again. You worshiped other gods. I hate them. You even sacrificed your children to them.

37 "So I am going to gather together all of the lovers you found pleasure with. They include those you loved and those you hated. I will gather them against you from everywhere. I will take your clothes off right in front of them. Then they will see you completely naked.