Ezekiel 23:4
Ezekiel 23:4 in Multiple Translations
The older was named Oholah, and her sister was named Oholibah. They became Mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their identities, Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.
And the names of them were Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her sister: and they were mine, and they bare sons and daughters. Thus were their names; Samaria is Aholah, and Jerusalem Aholibah.
And the names of them were Oholah the elder, and Oholibah her sister: and they became mine, and they bare sons and daughters. And as for their names, Samaria is Oholah, and Jerusalem Oholibah.
Their names were Oholah, the older, and Oholibah, her sister: and they became mine, and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their names, Samaria is Oholah, and Jerusalem, Oholibah.
The older girl was called Oholah, and her sister Oholibah. I married them both and they had sons and daughters. Oholah represents Samaria, and Oholibah represents Jerusalem.
And the names of them were Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her sister: and they were mine, and they bare sonnes and daughters: thus were their names. Samaria is Aholah, and Ierusalem Aholibah.
And their names [are] Aholah the elder, And Aholibah her sister, And they are Mine, and bear sons and daughters. As to their names — Samaria [is] Aholah, And Jerusalem [is] Aholibah.
Their names were Oholah the elder, and Oholibah her sister. They became mine, and they bore sons and daughters. As for their names, Samaria is Oholah, and Jerusalem Oholibah.
And the names of them were Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her sister: and they were mine, and they bore sons and daughters. Thus were their names; Samaria is Aholah, and Jerusalem Aholibah.
And their names were Oolla the elder, and Ooliba her younger sister: and I took them, and they bore sons and daughters. Now for their names, Samaria is Oolla, and Jerusalem is Ooliba.
The older sister was Oholah, and her younger sister was Oholibah. It was as though they became my wives. Later they gave birth to sons and daughters. Oholah represents Samaria, and Oholibah represents Jerusalem.
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Ezekiel 23:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׁמוֹתָ֗/ן
אָהֳלָ֤ה
הַ/גְּדוֹלָה֙
וְ/אָהֳלִיבָ֣ה
אֲחוֹתָ֔/הּ
וַ/תִּֽהְיֶ֣ינָה
לִ֔/י
וַ/תֵּלַ֖דְנָה
בָּנִ֣ים
וּ/בָנ֑וֹת
וּ/שְׁמוֹתָ֕/ן
שֹׁמְר֣וֹן
אָהֳלָ֔ה
וִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
אָהֳלִיבָֽה
וּ/שְׁמוֹתָ֗/ן
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-mp | Suff
אָהֳלָ֤ה
ʼOhŏlâh
H170
Oholah
N-proper
הַ/גְּדוֹלָה֙
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Art | Adj
וְ/אָהֳלִיבָ֣ה
ʼOhŏlîybâh
H172
Oholibah
Conj | N-proper
אֲחוֹתָ֔/הּ
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs | Suff
וַ/תִּֽהְיֶ֣ינָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
לִ֔/י
Prep | Suff
וַ/תֵּלַ֖דְנָה
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
בָּנִ֣ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
וּ/בָנ֑וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp
וּ/שְׁמוֹתָ֕/ן
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-mp | Suff
שֹׁמְר֣וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
Samaria
N-proper
אָהֳלָ֔ה
ʼOhŏlâh
H170
Oholah
N-proper
וִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Conj | N-proper
אָהֳלִיבָֽה
ʼOhŏlîybâh
H172
Oholibah
N-proper
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 23:4
וּ/שְׁמוֹתָ֗/ן
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אָהֳלָ֤ה
ʼOhŏlâh
H170
"Oholah"
N-proper
Oholah was a symbolic name for Samaria, representing a woman who was unfaithful to God, like an adulteress. It means 'her own tent', highlighting Samaria's separate ways.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.23.4; sister of: Oholibah (H0172) § Aholah = "her own tent" Samaria as an adulteress with Assyria (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Aholah. See also: Ezekiel 23:4; Ezekiel 23:36; Ezekiel 23:44.
הַ/גְּדוֹלָה֙
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
וְ/אָהֳלִיבָ֣ה
ʼOhŏlîybâh
H172
"Oholibah"
Conj | N-proper
Oholibah, meaning 'woman of the tent', is a symbolic name for Judah in the Bible, particularly in Ezekiel 23:4. It represents Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife, and is often used to describe a place of worship or a community of believers.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.23.4; sister of: Oholah (H0170) § Aholibah = "woman of the tent" or "the tent is in her" (metaph) Jerusalem as adulterous wife of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Aholibah. See also: Ezekiel 23:4; Ezekiel 23:22; Ezekiel 23:44.
אֲחוֹתָ֔/הּ
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs | Suff
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
וַ/תִּֽהְיֶ֣ינָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לִ֔/י
""
Prep | Suff
וַ/תֵּלַ֖דְנָה
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
בָּנִ֣ים
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וּ/בָנ֑וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וּ/שְׁמוֹתָ֕/ן
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
שֹׁמְר֣וֹן
Shômᵉrôwn
H8111
"Samaria"
N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
אָהֳלָ֔ה
ʼOhŏlâh
H170
"Oholah"
N-proper
Oholah was a symbolic name for Samaria, representing a woman who was unfaithful to God, like an adulteress. It means 'her own tent', highlighting Samaria's separate ways.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.23.4; sister of: Oholibah (H0172) § Aholah = "her own tent" Samaria as an adulteress with Assyria (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Aholah. See also: Ezekiel 23:4; Ezekiel 23:36; Ezekiel 23:44.
וִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Conj | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
אָהֳלִיבָֽה
ʼOhŏlîybâh
H172
"Oholibah"
N-proper
Oholibah, meaning 'woman of the tent', is a symbolic name for Judah in the Bible, particularly in Ezekiel 23:4. It represents Jerusalem as an unfaithful wife, and is often used to describe a place of worship or a community of believers.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.23.4; sister of: Oholah (H0170) § Aholibah = "woman of the tent" or "the tent is in her" (metaph) Jerusalem as adulterous wife of Jehovah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Aholibah. See also: Ezekiel 23:4; Ezekiel 23:22; Ezekiel 23:44.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 23:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezekiel 23:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:4
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 23:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
- Sermons on Ezekiel 23:4
Context — The Two Adulterous Sisters
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.
4The older was named Oholah, and her sister was named Oholibah. They became Mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their identities, Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.
5Oholah prostituted herself while she was still Mine. She lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians—warriors 6clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all desirable young men, horsemen mounted on steeds.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 16:8 | Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares the Lord GOD. |
| 2 | Psalms 76:2 | His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 2:2–3 | “Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown. Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her found themselves guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD. |
| 4 | Exodus 19:5–6 | Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” |
| 5 | Psalms 132:13–14 | For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. |
| 6 | John 4:22 | You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 16:40 | They will bring a mob against you, who will stone you and cut you to pieces with their swords. |
| 8 | Psalms 45:11–16 | and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 8:29 | May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 12:20 | When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David. |
Ezekiel 23:4 Summary
[Ezekiel 23:4 tells us about two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, who represent the cities of Samaria and Jerusalem. They were meant to be special to God, but they turned away from Him. This reminds us that God wants us to be faithful to Him, just like a husband wants his wife to be faithful (as seen in Exodus 20:17). We can learn from their mistakes and strive to be faithful to God, just like Jesus teaches us in Matthew 25:1-13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Oholah mean and how does it relate to Samaria?
The name Oholah means 'her tent' or 'her tabernacle', symbolizing the place where God dwells, and in Ezekiel 23:4, it represents Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, which was meant to be a place of worship and obedience to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:5-7
Why are Oholah and Oholibah referred to as sisters?
Oholah and Oholibah are referred to as sisters because they share a common heritage and mother, representing the unified nation of Israel before it was divided into two kingdoms, as mentioned in 1 Kings 12:1-33
What does it mean that Oholah and Oholibah 'became Mine'?
When it says that Oholah and Oholibah 'became Mine', it means that God claimed them as His own, just as He does with believers today, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:16, where He says 'I will be their God, and they will be my people'
How does Ezekiel 23:4 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Ezekiel 23:4 sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, which describes the spiritual adultery of Oholah (Samaria) and Oholibah (Jerusalem) as they turn away from God and pursue other lovers, such as the Assyrians, as mentioned in Ezekiel 23:5-6
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'become Mine' in the context of our relationship with God, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How do the names Oholah and Oholibah reveal the heart of God towards His people, and what can we learn from this?
- In what ways can we, like Oholah and Oholibah, 'give birth to sons and daughters' spiritually, as mentioned in Ezekiel 23:4, and what does this mean for our role in God's kingdom?
- What are some ways that we can, like Samaria and Jerusalem, turn away from God and pursue other 'lovers', and how can we prevent this from happening in our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:4
And the names of them were Aholah the elder,.... Or, "the greater" (m) meaning the ten tribes of Israel, which were more in number than Judah, and greater in power and riches; their name, Aholah,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 23:4
And the names of them were Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her sister: and they were mine, and they bare sons and daughters. Thus were their names; Samaria is Aholah, and Jerusalem Aholibah.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
That we might know them, they are described. Aholah; which, rendered in English, is, His own tabernacle; for Israel, falling off from the house of David, also fell off from the tabernacle or temple of God, so that all the temple and worship they had amongst them was of their own making. The elder; greater for number of tribes, being ten of twelve; and greater for power, wealth, and multitudes of people. Aholibah: this, rendered in English, is, My tabernacle in her: the two tribes had the temple and worship of God with them; God’ s own tent was pitched there, and his solemn services. They were mine, by solemn marriage covenant, . They bare sons and daughters; were fruitful, and brought forth children to me, saith God; they increased in numbers of people, and among these, some there were that were children of God by faith, love, and obedience. Samaria; the chief city of the apostate ten tribes. Jerusalem; the chief city of the two tribes.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
Ezekiel 23:4 And the names of them [were] Aholah the elder, and Aholibah her sister: and they were mine, and they bare sons and daughters. Thus [were] their names; Samaria [is] Aholah, and Jerusalem Aholibah.Ver. 4. And the names of them were Aholah,] i.e., Her tent, not mine (so he calleth Samaria, or the ten tribes). What have I to do with it or her Compare 1 Kings 12:16; 1 Kings 12:28; 1 Kings 12:31. She is gone to her tent, and hath set her up tabernacles, where to worship her golden idols. The elder.] So called because more numerous and potent than the other two tribes. She was also first in the defection. And Aholibah.] That is, my tent is in her. So Jerusalem is called, because the temple and testimonies of God’ s special presence were there, as King Abijah well pleadeth it. Samaria is Aholah.] In figure she is; though some have held that these were the names of two notorious strumpets in Egypt.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
(4) Samaria is Aholah, and Jerusalem Aholibah.—Samaria, as the capital, is put for the northern kingdom, and is called Aholah = her own tabernacle, because she set up her own worship instead of resorting to the Temple; while the southern kingdom, represented by Jerusalem, is called Aholibah = my tabernacle is in her, because she still contained the sanctuary of the Lord. The word “elder” should be translated greater, as in Ezekiel 16:46. (See Note there.)
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 23:4
4. The name Oholah may mean “her tent,” though not so pointed, and Oholibah “my tent in her.” Possibly the words mean “tent” (or, tents) and “tent in her;” and the reference may be to the worship practised on the high places in both kingdoms, cf. Ezekiel 16:16. It is doubtful if the prophet means that Samaria had “her tent,” i.e. a sanctuary or worship of her own devising, while Jerusalem had Jehovah’s tent or true sanctuary in her. Cf. the names Hephzi-bah, Isaiah 62:4, and Oholibamah (high-place tent), Genesis 36:2. It was common in the east to give sisters or brothers names almost the same, as Hasan and Husein (little Hasan), the two sons of ‘Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammed. they were mine] became mine, my wives, cf. Ezekiel 16:8; Ezekiel 16:20. It is curious that Jehovah is represented as the husband of two sisters, a thing which the law disallows, Leviticus 18:18.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 23:4
Aholah ... and Aholibah - More correctly “Oholah” (“her own tent or tabernacle”) and “Oholibah” (“My tent or tabernacle is in her”): names chosen to express that after the division Israel set up her
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 23:4
4. Aholah… and Aholibah — Rather, Oholah… and Oholibah. These sisters have symbolic names, meaning “her tent” and “my tent in her”; probably signifying that Samaria dwelt apart, in a sanctuary of her
Sermons on Ezekiel 23:4
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Ezekiel 16:8 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the transformation that God brings to our lives, illustrating how He took a lost and polluted people and made them beautiful through His covenant. He reminds |
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Your First Love by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into Revelation chapter 2, focusing on the message to the church of Ephesus about their loss of first love for Jesus. It emphasizes the importance of repentance, |
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The Good Way by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of returning to our first love for God. He encourages the congregation to turn off distractions like television and prioritize |
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(Saved Through the Fire) 14 - the Escaped Remnant by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the word of God and keeping His commandments to avoid destruction. He encourages the listeners to acquire |
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Come Up Higher, Part 2 by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker urges listeners to take their commitment to the Lord seriously. They emphasize the importance of not only avoiding sin and wickedness but also actively |
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With or Without God by Matthew Little | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the devotion and departure of Israel. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a genuine and passionate relationship with God, rather tha |
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God's Love by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the loving kindness of God towards humanity. He highlights the intricate design of the human body and the various blessings it provides, suc |