It was perfect, etc. (compare the phrase, "perfection of beauty," in Psalms 1:2 ; Lamentations 2:15 , as applied to Jerusalem). The prophet, in the words, my comeliness— majesty (Revised Version)—lays stress on the fact that that "perfection" was itself the gift of God. read more
The renown of Israel. I. THE NATURE OF THIS RENOWN . 1 . The renown of great deliverance. The fame of the escape from Egypt and of the overthrow of Pharaoh's host in the Red Sea spread over the neighbouring lands, so that when the wandering tribes reached the borders of Canaan, they were known as a people marvellously favoured by God. The renown of the redemption by Christ is less appreciated by those who do not share in that redemption. Still it exists. It is a great thing... read more
Fine flour, and honey, and oil - These were the choicest kinds of food.Into a kingdom - This part of the description refers to the reigns of David and Solomon, when the kingdom of Israel (still undivided) attained its highest pitch of grandeur. read more
Perfect ... my comeliness - The comeliness was not natural, but the gift of God. read more
Ezekiel 16:13-14. Thus wast thou decked with gold, &c. With ornaments the most costly and splendid. And thy raiment was of fine linen, &c. Which was of the manufacture of Egypt, and one of the principal ornaments of women, as well as of great men. Thou didst eat fine flour, honey, and oil Thy country afforded all manner of plenty and delicacies: see Deuteronomy 32:13-14. Thou wast exceeding beautiful This may refer to the beauty of the buildings of Jerusalem, and in... read more
The unfaithfulness of Jerusalem (16:1-43)In this chapter Ezekiel describes Judah’s relationship with Yahweh by means of a long and colourful illustration. The ancient nation Israel began life in Canaan as a hated people of mixed blood and mixed culture. It was like an unwanted baby girl thrown out at birth and left to die (16:1-5). Then a passing traveller (Yahweh) picked the baby up and gave it a chance to live. The girl survived and grew, though without training or upbringing (6-7).Many years... read more
fine flour, &c. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Part), App-6 , for all kinds of delicacies, exceeding beautiful . Hebrew. me od meod. Figure of speech Epiz euxis ( App-6 ), thus well rendered. a kingdom. Hence the expression, "Judah and Jerusalem", the latter being reckoned as a separate kingdom. read more
Ezekiel 16:13. And thou didst prosper into a kingdom— And, in fine, wast advanced to a kingdom; Houbigant, who instead of comeliness, in the next verse, reads glory. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 16:13
Thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil . From the dress of the bride we pass to her luxuries in the way of food. The things named might, of course, be only chosen as the delicacies for which the land of Israel was famous ( Deuteronomy 32:13 , Deuteronomy 32:14 ), which in the prophet's own time were in demand in the markets of Tyre ( Ezekiel 27:17 ). Cakes of flour and honey were in common use in various forms of Greek ritual, and are probably referred to in Jeremiah 44:19 ,... read more