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for their mother hath played the harlot; she that conceived them hath done shamefully; for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

She that conceived them has done shamefully, literally, has made shameful - The silence as to “what” she “made shameful” is more emphatic th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For their mother has played...—We might render, with Ewald, yea, their mother has played... This would more easi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

She attributed to false gods the gifts that God had given to her.

This was great ingratitude to God, and a high insult to His holy majesty.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Lord now comes close to each individual, after having spoken in general of the whole people. Thus we see that what I have said is true: that th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For their mother has played the harlot
Or committed idolatry; which is the reason why she is to be pleaded with, and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This chapter continues the figurative address to Israel, in reference to Hosea's wife and children. Let us acknowledge and love as brethren all who…

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