For from Israel was it also

For from Israel was it also.

There is somewhat in that likewise: that is, As formerly in the wilderness they set up a Calf; so here again from Israel also: Former examples of Gods wrath against their progenitors will not deter them, they follow stil the guize of their Ancestors in false worship.

No sin is more hereditary than idolatry: hence the second Commandment only threatens to visit the sins of the Fathers upon the Children, because idolatry is so hereditary, From Israel also.