that. made. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 24:3-8). App-92.
I took them by the hand, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 19:4.Deuteronomy 1:31; Deuteronomy 32:11; Deuteronomy 32:12). App-92.
although. was an husband unto them. The Hebrew ba'al is. Homonym with two meanings: (1) to be lord, or master, hence to be. husband; (2) to disdain, or reject. If it be the latter here, the last clause will read, "and. rejected (or abhorred)them, declareth Jehovah". So the Syriac and other ancient interpreters. Moreover, it is quoted thus in Hebrews 8:9, "and. regarded them not, saith the Lord".