Ezekiel 23:5

“And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours,”

"And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours," - Ezekiel 23:5
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What does Ezekiel 23:5 mean?

The verse Ezekiel 23:5 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours." To understand the meaning and significance of this verse, it is important to provide some context…

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The Tragedy of Betrayal: Recognizing Our Affections

Ezekiel 23:5 presents a profound emotional analogy through the story of two sisters, Samaria (Aholah) and Jerusalem (Aholibah), illustrating their tumultuous relationship with God and their unfaithful inclinations towards foreign nations: "And Aholah played the harlot when she…

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A Prayer for Redemption and Restoration

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect upon the poignant words found in Ezekiel 23:5, where Your Word reveals the profound betrayal of Aholah. "And Aholah played the harlot when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians her neighbours." In this…

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