Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 16:12
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Ezekiel16:12
12 And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and ear rings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.
It was many times of Silver, but most commonly of Gold, & was of circular figure hanging by a string fastned above the forehead in such manner, that it lay or rested on the nose, much esteemed among the Eastern people, though of no account with us.
Golden ornament hanging in the fleshy part of the ear.
A very rich and beautiful crown, as Virgins espoused and married had crowns set on their heads, Cant. 3.11. so to complete the solemnity, and make the magnificence of these nuptials full, a crown of beauty is set on the head of this Jewish Nation now married to God.
Marginal references: Or, crown of bea[illegible: 1 letter]ty.
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