26. fornication with . . . Egyptians--alliances with Egypt, cemented
by sharing their idolatries.
great of flesh--of powerful virile parts; figuratively for the gross
and lustful religion of Egypt (for example, Isis, &c.), which alone
could satisfy the abominable lust of Israel
(Eze 20:7, 8; 23:19, 20, 21).
to provoke me--wantonly and purposely.
JFB.
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