Jer 2:33 | JFB | STEP | 33. Why trimmest-- Maurer translates, "How skilfully thou dost prepare thy way," &c. But see . "Trimmest" best suits the image of one decking herself as a harlot. way-- course of life. therefore-- accordingly. Or else, "nay, thou hast even," &c. also ... wicked ones-- even the wicked harlots, that is, (laying aside the metaphor) even the Gentiles who are wicked, thou teachest to be still more so [Grotius].

‏ Jeremiah 2:33

33. Why trimmest--Maurer translates, "How skilfully thou dost prepare thy way," &c. But see 2Ki 9:30. "Trimmest" best suits the image of one decking herself as a harlot.

way--course of life.

therefore--accordingly. Or else, "nay, thou hast even," &c.

also ... wicked ones--even the wicked harlots, that is, (laying aside the metaphor) even the Gentiles who are wicked, thou teachest to be still more so [Grotius].