Eze 18:6 | NETfull | STEP | does not eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains or pray to the idols of the house of Israel, does not defile his neighbor’s wife, does not have sexual relations with a woman during her period,

Ezekiel 18:6

6 does not eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains ^{▼▼ Heb, “on the mountains he does not eat.” The mountains are often mentioned as the place where idolatrous sacrifices were eaten (Ezek 20:28; 22:9; 34:6).} or pray to the idols ^{▼▼ Heb, “does not lift up his eyes.” This refers to looking to idols for help.} of the house of Israel, does not defile his neighbor’s wife, does not have sexual relations with a ^{▼▼ Heb, “does not draw near to.” “Draw near” is a euphemism for sexual intercourse (Lev 18:14; Deut 22:14; Isa 8:3).} woman during her period,