Ezekiel 16:33 Meaning
They give gifts to all whores: but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers, and hirest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy whoredom.
Context Explained
31In that thou buildest thine eminent place in the head of every way, and makest thine high place in every street; and hast not been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire;
32But as a wife that committeth adultery, which taketh strangers instead of her husband!
33They give gifts to all whores: but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers, and hirest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy whoredom.
34And the contrary is in thee from other women in thy whoredoms, whereas none followeth thee to commit whoredoms: and in that thou givest a reward, and no reward is given unto thee, therefore thou art contrary.
35Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the LORD:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 29:3
Both verses discuss the folly of turning away from God.
Isaiah 1:23
Isaiah contrasts the behavior of the people with God's expectations.
Jeremiah 5:7
Jeremiah laments the betrayal of God by His people.
Source: Ezekiel 16:33