21. whose heart . . . after . . . heart of
. . . detestable things--The repetition of "heart" is
emphatic, signifying that the heart of those who so obstinately clung
to idols, impelled itself to fresh superstitions in one continuous
tenor [CALVIN]. Perhaps it is implied that they
and their idols are much alike in character
(Ps 115:8).
The heart walks astray first, the feet follow.
recompense . . . way upon . . . heads--They
have abandoned Me, so will I abandon them; they profaned My temple, so
will I profane it by the Chaldeans
(Eze 9:10).
JFB.
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