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Raw Blame History

Now you, son of man, will you judge? Will you judge the city of blood?

"Son of man, go and judge. Go and judge the city of blood."

son of man

"son of a human being" or "son of humanity." God emphasizes that Ezekiel is only a human being. God is eternal and powerful. See Ezekiel 2:1

the city of blood

"the city where many people murder their neighbors"

her

The word "her" refers to Jerusalem. Cities were often thought of as a woman.