Ezekiel 23:40

Easy To Read Version

“They have sent for men from faraway places. You sent a messenger to these men. And those men came to see you. You bathed for them, painted your eyes, and put on your jewelry.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:30

Jehu went to Jezreel, and Jezebel heard the news. She put her makeup on and fixed her hair. Then she stood by the window and looked out.

Esther 2:12

Before a girl could take her turn to go in before King Xerxes, this is what she had to do: She had to complete twelve months of beauty treatments. That was six months with oil of myrrh and six months with perfumes and different kinds of makeup.

Proverbs 6:25

That woman might be beautiful. But don’t let that beauty burn inside you and tempt you. Don’t let her eyes capture you.

Proverbs 7:10

The woman came out of the house to meet him. She was dressed like a prostitute. {\cf2\super [8]} She had plans for the young man.

Isaiah 57:9

You use your oils and perfumes\par to look nice for Molech. {\cf2\super [444]} \par You sent your messengers to faraway lands.\par And this will bring you down to Sheol,\par \{the place of death\}.\par

Jeremiah 4:30

Judah, you have been destroyed.\par So what are you doing now?\par Why are you putting on your best red dress?\par Why are you putting on your gold jewelry?\par Why are you putting on your eye makeup?\par You make yourself beautiful,\par but it is a waste of time.\par Your lovers hate you.\par They are trying to kill you.\par

Ezekiel 23:13

I saw that both women were going to ruin their lives with the same mistakes.

Hosea 2:13

“She served the Baals. {\cf2\super [17]} So I will punish her. She burned incense {\cf2\super [18]} to the Baals. She dressed up—she put on her jewelry and nose ring. Then she went to her lovers and forgot me.” The Lord has said this.

1 Peter 3:3

It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothes that should make you beautiful.

Ruth 3:3

Go wash and get dressed. Put on a nice dress, and go down to the threshing floor. But don’t let Boaz see you until he has finished eating supper.