For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods whom they knew not, and [whom] he had not given unto them:
Ver. 26. And whom he had not given unto them.] Or, Who had not given to them any portion. For "Can the vanities of the Gentiles give rain? or can the heavens give showers?" Jer 14:22 As Saul said, "Can the son of Jesse give you vineyards and olive-yards?" &c. 1Sa 22:7 So may God say to apostates, Can the world do for you as I can?