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Ezekiel 16:8

God is describing His relationship with a specific woman, Jerusalem, which stands for all Israel. In this context, "you became Mine" is the language of marriage, a covenant relationship to One to whom she was to be faithful.

John W. Ritenbaugh
The Beast and Babylon (Part Five): The Great Harlot

Related Topics: Covenant Relationship | Israel as Woman | Israel's Privileged Position | Israel's Relationship with God | Jerusalem as Woman | Marriage Analogy | Marriage Relationship

Other commentary entries containing this verse:

Amos 3:2

Library resources that contain this verse:

Articles
The Sacredness of Marriage
Booklets
Prepare to Meet Your God! (The Book of Amos) (Part One)
Sermon Transcripts
Hebrews, Love, and the Ephesian Church
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part 3)
Remembering Who We Are
The Perfect Husband

 

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