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They give gifts to all harlots; but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers, and bribest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy whoredoms.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The picture is heightened by the contrast between one who as a prostitute receives payment for her shame, and one who as a wife is so utterly aband…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You give your gifts.2 Kings 16:8–9 may be referred to as an illustration. Ahaz took the silver and gol…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here the Prophet shows the great folly of the Jews in shamelessly squandering their goods; for gain impels harlots to their occupation: they feel t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

They give gifts to all whores
Gifts are usually given to whores, by those who commit whoredom with them; it is for t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In this chapter, God's dealings with the Jewish nation and their conduct toward Him are described, along with their punishment through the surround…

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