Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Ezekiel 16:36
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Ezekiel16:36
36. filthiness--literally, "brass"; metaphor for the lowest part of the person [Calvin]. English Version is better: thy filthy lewdness is poured out without restraint (compare Jr 13:27). As silver is an emblem of purity, brass typifies "filthiness," because it easily contracts rust. Henderson explains it, "Because thy money was lavished on thy lovers" (Eze 16:31, 33, 34).
blood of thy children--(Eze 16:20; Jr 2:34).
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