¹⁹ And the people said to me, Will you not make clear to us the sense of these things; is it for us you do them?

²¹ Say to the people of Israel, The Lord has said, See, I will make my holy place unclean, the pride of your strength, the pleasure of your eyes, and the desire of your soul; and your sons and daughters, who did not come with you here, will be put to the sword.