Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 16:1

1 AGain the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Heb. And ▪ frequently and properly enough rendred as here Again, not pointing out any particular time wherein it came to the Prophet.

Both commanding and directing him what to speak, and it is a very elegant description of Gods dealing with the Jews, and their carriage toward God, his dealing was kindness and tender compassion in the most unparallel'd expressions of it toward the Jews; theirs to God was the most unthankful, undutiful and rebellious.