I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments: thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I caused you to multiply as the bud of the field, and you increased and grew great, and you came to excellent beauty; your breasts were fashion…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I have caused you. —Omit the “have,” and modify the tenses throughout the verse: “I caused you ... you increased and grew tall ...…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thine own blood, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live; yea, I said unto thee …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here, what I recently touched upon is now clearly expressed: that the people, in their extreme distress, were not only safe but also increased by G…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I have caused you to multiply as the bud of the field
Or, "made you millions" F13 ; like the spires of gr…

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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