יחזקאל, פרק כ״ב, פסוק י׳

Jerusalem's moral decay reached a breaking point as the most basic boundaries of family holiness and physical purity were completely trampled. The prophecy exposes the depth of this corruption by highlighting two severe sexual offenses that plagued the society.

The first offense involves having intimate relations with a father's wife or one's own mother [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This act is regarded as the most severe of all forbidden relationships [רד״ק, אברבנאל]. A subtle shift in the prophecy, addressing this specific act as a singular action rather than a collective one, points a finger directly at the leadership. It hints at the behavior of specific rulers, primarily King Amon of Judah. According to the tradition of the Sages, he committed deep wickedness by having relations with his own mother [מלבי״ם, רד״ק, אברבנאל].

The second offense involves taking advantage of women during their time of menstruation [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The description of this act implies violent coercion and assault. Some commentators explain that these women were forced into prostitution while in a state of impurity [מצודת ציון, מצודת דוד]. Beyond the moral violation, the focus on affliction highlights the intense suffering inflicted upon the victims. Forcing a woman into relations during this time causes her immense sorrow and severe physical pain, comparable to the physical pain experienced by a virgin [רד״ק, צאינה וראינה].