John Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 16:33

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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They give gifts to all whores, &c.] Gifts are usually given to whores, by those who commit whoredom with them; it is for the sake of these they prostitute their bodies, nor will they do this without gain; (see <013816> Genesis 38:16,17); but thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers; the Jews gave the Egyptians and Assyrians money, to gain their friendship, and procure alliances with them; (see <121608>2 Kings 16:8 <233006>Isaiah 30:6,7); and were at great expenses with their idols, and in support of their idolatrous worship: and hirest them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy whoredom; they courted the nations all around them for their favour and friendship, and bribed them into it, as the wordf227 signifies.

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