Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 13:22

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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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if thou say--connecting this verse with "What wilt thou say" (Jer 13:21)? skirts discovered--that is, are thrown up so as to expose the person (Jer 13:26; Isa 3:17; Nah 3:5). heels made bare--The sandal was fastened by a thong above the heel to the instep. The Hebrew, is, "are violently handled," or "torn off"; that is, thou art exposed to ignominy. Image from an adulteress.

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