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and they played the prostitute in Egypt; they played the prostitute in their youth; there were their breasts pressed, and there was handled the bosom of their virginity.
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The Metaphor of Harlotry
Commentators unanimously explain that the graphic language of harlotry is a powerful metaphor for spiritual adultery. The verse describes Israel's unfaithfulness to God by adopting the idolatrous practices of Egypt, thus breaking their covenant relationship from its earliest stages.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
In Egypt. —The idolatries of Israel in Egypt have already been spoken of in the Note to Ezekiel 20:8. (See also Ezekiel 23:19 belo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they committed whoredoms in Egypt When they were but one body, one nation; and while they sojourned as strangers…
Presbyterian
A history of the apostasy of God's people from Him, and its aggravation.
In this parable, Samaria and Israel are called Aholah (meaning "her…
