For they shall be ashamed - That is, when they see the punishment that their idolatry has brought upon them, they will be ashamed o…

They shall be ashamed of the oaks ...—Better, terebinths. The words point to the groves that were so closely con…

For (or, that is) they shall be ashamed. In Hebrew, the particle כי (ki) is used, which properly denotes a caus…

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which you have
desired
Though there is a change…

Neither holy cities nor royal ones are faithful to their trust if religion does not dwell in them. Dro may shine like silver, and wine that is mixe…

1. How is the faithful city, that was full of judgment, become a harlot? Here, the prophet shows their sin of turning away from jus…