Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 23:40

40 And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far , unto whom a Messenger was sent; and lo, they came ; for whom thou didst wash thy self, paintedst thy eyes , and deckedst thy self with ornaments.

See verse 16. let. i.

From Chaldaea.

An Embassy from the King of Iudah, with advice of his Princes, no doubt.

See ver. 17. let. l, and m.

After the manner of Harlots got'st all fine, clean, and delicate against thy paramours came, so Idol Temples built, Altars beautified, Sacrifices prepared, all to commend thy self to their alliance, and help.

Like a decayed Harlot madest up thy defects with paint.

Put'st on the rich clothing I gave thee, and with thy Husbands Bounty allured Adulterers to thy Bed; so chap. 16.13, 14. thus was God abused, and provoked.

Marginal references: Heb. comings