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Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 16:11

Annotations upon the Holy Bible. Browse this work.

Ezekiel16:11

11 I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thine hands, and a chain on thy neck.

If the inventory of this Virgins goods given to her were hitherto of such things as were needful for her comfort, now follows a particular of what served for state and magnificence, as the phrase Iob 40.10. it also expresseth the bravery of a Bridegroom, Isa. 61.10. The curiosity and exactness wherewith such do dress themselves.

Heb. I gave, i. e. freely.

Which usually were of Gold as appears, Gen. 24.22. and presents made of these bespeak greatest respects.

Of Gold in token of honour and autority. Gen. 41.42. Dan. 5.16.

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