Bible Commentary

But thou didst trust in thine own beauty, and playedst the harlot because of thy renown, and pouredst out thy fornications on every one that passed by; his it was. 15. because of thy renown ] In the consciousness of it. The consciousness of her beauty and renown removed from her mind the sense of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:15”

And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it [was] perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD. 14. Her renown spread among the nations because of her beauty. In this is included partly the prosperity and success of the state, not without reference perhaps … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:14”

Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment [was of] fine linen, and silk, and embroidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom. 13. Her delicate fare and beauty. fine flour ] This was used in offerings … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:13”

And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head. 12. on thy forehead ] Rather: a ring on thy nose, Isa 3:21. The nose-ring was a jewel placed on the outside of the nostril. Cf. Jdg 8:24 (where read, nose-rings). Gen 24:47. On earrings, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:12”

I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck. 11. On bracelets, cf. Gen 24:22; Gen 24:47. On chain or necklace, Gen 41:42; Pro 1:9; Pro 3:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges If the inventory of this virgins goods given to her … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:11”

I clothed thee also with embroidered work, and shod thee with badgers’ skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk. 10. The costly clothing. broidered work ] Psa 45:14; Jdg 5:30. The word might mean work of various colours (Exo 26:36). So Eze 16:13 ; Eze 16:18. badgers’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:10”

Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil. 9. Purifications before marriage. Whether “blood” be used somewhat generally to indicate the uncleanness of her infancy still cleaving to her, or in a more specific sense, may be uncertain ( Eze 16:7). Rth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:9”

Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time [was] the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered thy nakedness: yea, I swore unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou becamest mine. 8 14. The child, now an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:8”

I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: [thy] breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou [wast] naked and bare. 7. have caused multiply ] Lit. as marg. made thee a myriad. This idea … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:7”

And when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thine own blood, I said unto thee [when thou wast] in thy blood, Live; yea, I said unto thee [when thou wast] in thy blood, Live. 6. And when I passed ] More pathetic in the Heb. order: and I passed by thee and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 16:6”