“Oholah engaged in prostitution while she was mine. ¹  She lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians ²  – warriors ³ 

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, ¹  we do not become discouraged. ² 

since you are encountering ¹  the same conflict that you saw me face and now hear that I am facing. ² 

Here is another way that our people ¹  can learn ²  to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

and with cutting and setting stone, and with cutting wood, to work in all kinds of craftsmanship.

and in cutting stones for their setting, ¹  and in cutting wood, to do work in every artistic craft. ² 

As you move forward for battle, the priest ¹  will approach and say to the soldiers, ² 

If it does not accept terms of peace but makes war with you, then you are to lay siege to it.

He said to me, “Go in and see the evil abominations they are practicing here.”

Cut sharply on the right! Swing to ¹  the left, wherever your edge ²  is appointed to strike.

I will put an end to the obscene conduct in the land; all the women will learn a lesson from this and not engage in obscene conduct.

They consume their alcohol, then engage in cult prostitution; they dearly love their shameful behavior.

The businessmen love to cheat; ¹  they use dishonest scales. ² 

Whoever is not with me is against me, ¹  and whoever does not gather with me scatters. ² 

He was speaking and debating ¹  with the Greek-speaking Jews, ²  but they were trying to kill him.

We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly ¹  in our prayers,

For there are many ¹  rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections, ² 

So I gave orders, ¹  and it was determined ²  that this city from long ago has been engaging in insurrection against kings. It has continually engaged in ³  rebellion and revolt.

You also took your beautiful jewelry, made of my gold and my silver I had given to you, and made for yourself male images and engaged in prostitution ¹  with them.

This saying ¹  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ²  so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.