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Ezekiel 23:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

“You human, listen to this parable about Jerusalem and Samaria. Once there were two women, daughters of the same mother.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

Two women were daughters of one mother,

Context

The Two Adulterous Sisters

¹Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,²“Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,³and they played in Egypt, prostituting themselves from their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their virgin bosoms caressed.

Summary

Ezekiel 23:2 uses a powerful analogy of two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, to symbolize the unfaithfulness of Israel and Judah to God. The chapter portrays their idolatry and spiritual adultery, highlighting the consequences of turning away from the Lord. Through this vivid imagery, Ezekiel conveys the severity of sin and the importance of remaining faithful to God. The passage serves as a warning against forsaking the covenant relationship with God and emphasizes the need for repentance and restoration.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Son of man, there were two women - All the Hebrews were derived from one source, Abraham and Sarah; and, till the schism under Rehoboam, formed but one people: but as these ten tribes and a half separated from Judah and Benjamin, they became two distinct people under different kings; called the kingdom of Judah, and the kingdom of Israel. They are called here, because of their consanguinity, two sisters. The elder, Samaria, (for there was the seat of government for the kingdom of Israel), was called אהלה aholah, "a tent." The younger, Judah, was called אהליבה aholibah, "my tent is in her," because the temple of God was in Jerusalem, the seat of the government of the kingdom of Judah.

Ezekiel 23:2

The Two Adulterous Sisters

¹Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,²“Son of man, there were two women, daughters of the same mother,³and they played in Egypt, prostituting themselves from their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their virgin bosoms caressed.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

“You human, listen to this parable about Jerusalem and Samaria. Once there were two women, daughters of the same mother.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

Two women were daughters of one mother,