women that sow] They were certain false Prophetesses, that did use these signes and ceremonies after the manner of the Prophets: and it should seem that the pillows were a signe of peace and ease for the one; and the vailes of mourning and calamitie for the other: according to the custome of covering their faces in the like cases, 2 Samuel 15:30. &2 Samuel 19:4. Esth. 6. 12. &7. 8. Job 9:24. and to this, that which is spoken verse 19. &22. seems to have relation.
to all] Indifferently to whom they please, without regarding either Gods will, or the worth, or unworthinesse of men.
arm-holes] Or, elbows.
every stature] Namely, of all conditions and qualities, great and small, young and old.
hunt soules] To ensnare them in errour, and consequently in perdition, at their pleasures.