65:2 I spread out my hands all day long
to my rebellious people,
who lived in a way that is morally unacceptable,
and who did what they desired. 1
66:17 “As for those who consecrate and ritually purify themselves so they can follow their leader and worship in the sacred orchards, 2 those who eat the flesh of pigs and other disgusting creatures, like mice 3 – they will all be destroyed together,” 4 says the Lord.
1 tn Heb “who walked [in] the way that is not good, after their thoughts.”
2 tn Heb “the ones who consecrate themselves and the ones who purify themselves toward the orchards [or “gardens”] after the one in the midst.” The precise meaning of the statement is unclear, though it is obvious that some form of idolatry is in view.
3 tn Heb “ones who eat the flesh of the pig and the disgusting thing and the mouse.”
4 tn Heb “together they will come to an end.”