Wherefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Are ye polluted after the manner of your fathers? and commit ye whoredom after their abominations?
Thus saith the Lord God; Are ye polluted after the manner of your fathers? The interrogation implies a strong affirmation, as in Ezekiel 20:4, 'Are ye not polluted? etc. Do ye not commit whoredom?' etc. Or, connecting this verse with Ezekiel 20:31, 'Are ye thus polluted, etc., and yet (do ye expect that) I shall be inquired of by you?