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# General Information:
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Yahweh continues his metaphor in which he speaks of the cities of Jerusalem and Samaria as if they were two prostitutes. This metaphor continues through Ezekiel 23:34. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# when they had lain with her
The phrase "had lain with her" is a polite way of speaking about having sexual relations. Alternate translation: "when they had sexual relations with her" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])
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# poured out their lust upon her
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This speaks of lust as if it were a large amount of water that they were pouring out on her. Alternate translation: "to act lustfully toward her" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# bosom
Here this word, which refers to the chest, shoulders, and arms is probably a euphemism for the breasts. Alternate translation: "breasts" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism]])