26 When they sacrificed every firstborn in the fire,[a](A) I defiled them through their gifts in order to devastate them so they would know that I am the Lord.’(B)

27 “Therefore, son of man, speak to the house of Israel, and tell them, ‘This is what the Lord God says: In this way also your ancestors blasphemed me by(C) committing treachery against me: 28 When I brought them into the land that I swore to give them and they saw any high hill or leafy tree,(D) they offered their sacrifices and presented their offensive offerings there. They also sent up their pleasing aromas and poured out their drink offerings there.

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Footnotes

  1. 20:26 Lit they made every firstborn pass through the fire

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