I will profane my sanctuarie] By sending the Chaldeans to destroy it, as Chap. 7. 22. the excellencie of your strength] Namely, the Temple, the Ark, and other signes of my presence, wherein consisted the glory, and the strength of your subsistence and defence. the desire of your eyes] Namely, your wives. that which your soul pitieth] Heb. the pitie of your soul. That which you are most jealous and tender of. your daughters whom ye have left] In Judea: for the Prophet spake to those which had been carried away prisoners with Jehoiachin.