Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 23:26

26 They shall also strip thee of thy clothes, and take away thy fair jewels .

Both as lewd disgraced Harlots, and as Captives are used▪ chap. 16.39. let. a.

All thy rich, beautiful ornaments. chap. 16. ver. 17. let. p. They shall be prey, and plunder to the Enemy.

By these destroying judgments, which shall make thee cease to be a people; I will put an end to the lewdness thou wouldst never have put end to, thou shalt never have opportunity, if thou had'st heart to do the like.

Idolatries.

When thou camest out under my hand.

With desire and affection toward them, as once, when thou dotedst on them.

With Love, Trust, Imitation, and desire of Commerce with her, but all thy remembrance of Egypt shall be with deep shame, and loathing.

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