Thematic Bible: Machinations of
Thematic Bible
Harlot (prostitute) » Machinations of
I'll punish her for the time she has devoted to the Baals, to whom she burned incense, and for whom she put on her earrings and jewels so she could go after her lovers and forget me," declares the LORD.
Look! A woman makes her way to meet him, dressed as a prostitute and intending to entrap him.
She sits at the entrance of her house, on a seat high above the city. She calls out to those passing by on the road, who are minding their own business, "Whoever is naive, turn in here!" And to anyone lacking sense, she says, read more.
"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."
"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."
It will happen at that time that Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years, the span of a king's life. Then, at the end of those 70 years, it will turn out for Tyre as in the prostitute's song: "Take a harp; walk around the city, you forgotten whore! Make sweet melody; sing many songs, and perhaps you'll be remembered."