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The Corrupted 'High Place'
Commentators explain that 'Bamah' is the Hebrew word for 'high place.' While God's worship was once associated with a high place (the tabernacle), the Israelites adopted the pagan practice of worshipping idols on many hills. The term 'Bamah' thus became a by-word, a constant and shameful reminder of how they had corrupted God's commands and defiled the land with idolatry.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 20:27–31
18th Century
Theologian
The probation in the land of Canaan, from their entry to the day of Ezekiel (Ezekiel 20:27).
Yet in this—it was an aggrav…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 20:29
19th Century
Bishop
Is called Bamah.— Bamah itself means high place. Some have fancied that the word is derived from the two words “go” and “…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:29
16th Century
Theologian
Although there is no ambiguity in the Prophet’s words, the sentence still seems to lack impact. In my judgment, interpreters have not understood th…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:29
17th Century
Pastor
Then I said to them by his prophets that he sent to them: what is the high place where you go?<…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 20:27–32
17th Century
Minister
The Jews persisted in rebellion after they settled in the land of Canaan. And these elders seem to have thought of uniting with the heathen. We gai…