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As for the beauty of his ornament, he set it in majesty; but they made the images of their abominations [and] their detestable things therein: therefore have I made it to them as an unclean thing.
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When Blessings Become Idols
Commentators explain that the "beauty of his ornament" refers to the wealth (gold and silver) or even the Temple, which God gave as a sign of His favor. However, the people twisted these good gifts. They used them for personal pride and, worse, to create and worship idols. This serves as a warning that any of God's blessings, if not handled with gratitude and humility, can become a snare.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Or, and the beauty of his ornament, he (the people) turned it to pride.
Have I set it far from them — Rathe…
19th Century
Anglican
In majesty. —Rather, for pride. What had been given them for the beauty of ornament, namely, their silver and go…
16th Century
Protestant
I do not doubt that Ezekiel strengthens what he had just taught with other words: namely, that the people’s silver should be cast away because it h…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for the beauty of his ornament, he set it in majesty or, "for pride" F9 . The gold, silver, jewels, ri…
Sooner or later, sin will cause sorrow; and those who will not repent of their sin may justly be left to pine away in it.
There are many who…