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842 B
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Yahweh speaks of the people of Judah as if they were a prostitute because they were unfaithful to him by worshiping other gods.
Now that you have been devastated, what will you do?
"Now that your enemies have devastated you, there is nothing you can do to find help.
you are clothed in scarlet ... gold jewelry ... eyes ... with paint
"Like a prostitute you are clothed in expensive red clothing ... good jewelry ... eyes ... with paint"
you adorn yourself with gold jewelry
"you put on gold jewelry"
The men who lusted for you now reject you
God speaks of the nations that Judah had depended on as if they were men who lusted after Judah. Those nations would reject Judah when they see God's judgment.
They are trying to take away your life
"They are trying to kill you" or "They want to kill you"