Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Hosea 10:5

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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fear because of the calves--that is, shall fear for them. Beth-aven--substituted for Beth-el in contempt (Hos 4:15). it--singular, the one in Beth-el; after the pattern of which the other "calves" (plural) were made. "Calves" in the Hebrew is feminine, to express contempt. priests--The Hebrew is only used of idolatrous priests (Kg2 23:5; Zep 1:4), from a root meaning either "the black garment" in which they were attired; or, "to resound," referring to their howling cries in their sacred rites [CALVIN]. that rejoiced on it--because it was a source of gain to them. MAURER translates, "Shall leap in trepidation on account of it"; as Baal's priests did (Kg1 18:26). the glory thereof--the magnificence of its ornaments and its worship.

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