that sanctifie themselves] That pretend holinesse, being but hypocrites. Chap. 65. 5. or, use superstitious rites of purification; such as the heathen idolaters used.
purifie themselves in the gardens] Or, for the gardens. (as Hosea 12:12.) Wherein they exercised their idolatry. Chap. 1. 29. and 65. 3.
behind one tree in the midst] Behind some one tree or other. Jeremiah 3:6. Or, one after another, in open view. Numbers 25:6. Or, in the midst of the gardens, behind Ehad; that is, behind the Temple of Ehad: or, after Ehad, whom they follow and adore. as Judges 2:11-12. Ehad, or Ahad, an idol so called, which some suppose to have been the same with Hadad, from whom the Syrian Kings had their name: 1 Kings 20:1. and both those to be names of the Sun, which the Heathen worshipped as a chief God.
eating swines flesh] Chap. 65. 4.
the abomination] Or, the shikkets: some unclean creature so tearmed: or, abominable beasts. Zechariah 9:7.