You have paid for your lewdness and your abominations,” says the Lord.
Parallel translations
- WEB You have borne your lewdness and your abominations,” says Yahweh.
- KJV Thou hast borne thy lewdness and thine abominations, saith the LORD.
- BSB You will bear the consequences of your lewdness and your abominations, declares the LORD.
- NASB You have suffered the penalty of your outrageous sin and abominations,” the Lord declares.
- NLT This is your punishment for all your lewdness and detestable sins, says the Lord.
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Quick answer
Jerusalem must bear the consequences of her lewdness and abominations. God's word stands: sin carries real penalty.
Overview
With the solemn signature 'says Yahweh,' God declares that Jerusalem will carry the weight of her own idolatry and immorality. The verse affirms divine justice before the surprising turn toward mercy that follows. Both judgment and grace are real, and the cross is where they meet.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Ezek 23:49They shall recompense your lewdness on you, and you will bear the sins of your idols; and you shall know that I am the Lord Yahweh.’”
- Lam 5:7Our fathers sinned, and are no more; We have borne their iniquities.
- Gen 4:13Cain said to Yahweh, “My punishment is greater than I can bear.
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