Matthew Poole and continuators on Deuteronomy 17:2

2 If there be found among you within any of thy gates which the LORD thy God giveth thee, man or woman that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the LORD thy God, in transgressing his covenant :

The weakness and tenderness of that Sex shall not excuse her sin nor prevent her punishment.

i. e. In Idolatry, as it is explained v. 3. which is called a transgressing of Gods Covenant made with Israel, partly because it is a breach of their faith given to God and of that Law which they covenanted to keep, and principally because it is a dissolution of their matrimonial Covenant with God, a renouncing of God and his worship and service, and a chusing other Gods.

Marginal references: chap. 13. [illegible: 1+ letters]