Psa 79:12, Jer 32:18, Luk 6:38 | JFB | STEP | 12. into their bosom-- The lap or folds of the dress is used by Eastern people for receiving articles. The figure denotes retaliation (compare , ). They reproached God as well as His people.

‏ Psalms 79:12

12. into their bosom--The lap or folds of the dress is used by Eastern people for receiving articles. The figure denotes retaliation (compare Is 65:6, 7). They reproached God as well as His people.

‏ Jeremiah 32:18

18. (Ex 34:7; Is 65:6). This is taken from the decalogue (Ex 20:5, 6). This is a second consideration to check hasty judgments as to God's ways: Thou art the gracious and righteous Judge of the world.

‏ Luke 6:38

37-38. See on Mt 7:1, 2; but this is much fuller and more graphic.