Ezekiel 16:12
“And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head.”
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Commentary
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver,.... The Targum interprets it of the tabernacle adorned with gold and silver,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A jewel on thy forehead - literally, “a nose-ring on thy nostril” (Gen 24:22 note).
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I put a jewel on thy forehead - על אפך al appech, upon thy nose. This is one of the most common ornaments among ladies…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezekiel 16:6-14
In there verses we have an account of the great things which God did for the Jewish nation in raising them up by degrees…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
on thy forehead Rather: a ring on thy nose, Isa 3:21. The nose-ring was a jewel placed on the outside of the nostril.…