Verses 7-8
7, 8. High mountain… thy bed Places of idol and adulterous worship. Accounts of dells also, as such places are obscure. Groves in either place were doubtless sought.
Behind the doors… posts Namely, of houses.
Hast thou set up thy remembrance Perhaps inscriptions are meant, in allusion to God’s command, (Deuteronomy 6:9,) to write the great words of their creed, their duty also, upon the door-posts. The same was practised, it may be, also in idolaters’ houses. Possibly, however, lascivious sketches, drawn on these “doors” and “posts,” are intended.
Another than me For thy divinity.
Enlarged thy bed Of whoredoms.
Covenant with them Seeking safety under their protection instead of that of Jehovah.
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