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John Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 23:16

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And as soon as she saw them with her eyes, she doted upon them, &c.] As lustful women, on the sight of the pictures of men, fall in love with them, and are mad after them; such a vehement desire after the idols of the Chaldeans prevailed, upon seeing their images: and sent messengers unto them in Chaldea; to make alliances with the Chaldeans, and to have their idols, and worship them.
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