^{24 Ref} Son of man, those who are living in these waste places in the land of Israel say, Abraham was but one, and he had land for his heritage: but we are a great number; the land is given to us for our heritage.

^{25 Ref} For this cause say to them, This is what the Lord has said: You take your meat with the blood, your eyes are lifted up to your images, and you are takers of life: are you to have the land for your heritage?

^{26 Ref} You put your faith in your swords, you do disgusting things, everyone takes his neighbour's wife: are you to have the land for your heritage?