As for the beauty of his ornament, he set it in majesty: but they made the images of their abominations [and] of their detestable things therein: therefore have I set it far from them.

Ver. 20. As for the beauty of his ornament.] That is mine ark, saith Junius; or my silver and gold, Eze 7:10 as others.

He set it in majesty.] In superbiam posuit, placed it pride, so some render it; they were proud of their abundance - their good and their blood rose together, as the proverb is.

Therefore have I set it far from them.] I will - for their ingratitude and abuse my good things - take away mine own and begone, as Hosea 2:8,9 .

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