Ezekiel 16:17 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | KJV

Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images of men, and didst commit whoredom with them,

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Possibly an allusion to the custom of bearing about shrines. Compare Amos 5:26; Acts 7:43.

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century

Protestant

16th Century

The Prophet rebukes them because they used silver and gold in making idols for themselves. He not only condemns idolatry but also ingratitude, as t…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

You have also taken your fair jewels of my gold, and of my
silver, which I had given you

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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