An astonishing and horrible thing has come to pass in the land.
I have seen a horrible thing in the house of Israel. Whoredom is there in Ephraim; Israel is defiled.
In the prophets of Jerusalem also I have seen a horrible thing. They commit adultery, and walk in lies. And they strengthen the hands of evil-doers, so that none returns from his wickedness. They have all of them become to me as So
Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid. Be ye very desolate, says LORD.
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for LORD has spoken. I have nourished and brought up sons, and they have rebelled against me.
Therefore thus says LORD: Ask ye now among the nations, Who has heard such things? The virgin of Israel has done a very horrible thing.