the deceiver] That doth not proceed plainly, nor directly in Gods service: but having abilitie to serve the Lord according to his word, yet will do it according to his base covetous mind. which hath in his flock] Or in whose flock is. a male] Without any blemish, according to the law of burntofferings, Leviticus 1:3. 10. because that in sacrifices of thankesgiving females were also accepted of, Leviticus 1:3. 6.