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Thus they exchanged their glory For an image of a bull that eats grass.
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A Foolish Exchange
Commentators emphasize the profound foolishness of Israel's choice. They traded their 'glory'—God Himself, the all-sufficient Creator—for an image of a common animal. The detail 'that eateth grass' is intentionally included to highlight the absurdity of worshipping a dependent creature that needs constant nourishment, instead of the God who sustains all things.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thus they changed their glory - Their true glory - the proper object of worship - God. Compare the notes at ([Reference Romans 1:23…
19th Century
Anglican
Their glory — i.e., Jehovah, as shown by Jeremiah 2:11.
Similitude. — This is also a Deuteronomic…
Baptist
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burnt up the wi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus they changed their glory God, who is glorious in all the perfections of his nature, and is glory itself, and wa…
Those who will not wait for God's counsel will justly be given up to their own hearts' lusts, to walk in their own counsels. An undue desire, even …
