Ezekiel 16:13
“Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen , and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thy renown went forth among the Heathen for thy beauty,.... Which consisted of the above things: with this compare…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Fine flour, and honey, and oil - These were the choicest kinds of food. Into a kingdom - This part of the description…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thus wast thou decked, etc. - The Targum understands all this of the tabernacle service, the book of the law, the…
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
Her delicate fare and beauty.
fine flour This was used in offerings at the altar (Eze 16:16), and was probably the food…
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