THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
I will bring ruin upon them, so that they may recognize My sovereignty as the Lord. This echoes the words spoken by the revered David: And I will allow them to follow the inclinations of their hearts; they shall proceed according to their own desires (Psalm 80:13). Noticing that they were not profiting from My guidance, I permitted them to pursue their own reasoning, finding it intolerable to be directed by My wisdom. He conveys the same idea here, stating, And I will pollute them with their offerings.
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Aquila provided a clearer interpretation, saying: and I tainted them with their teachings, consistently permitting their indulgences, allowing them to corrupt themselves through their actions, akin to children passing through the fire, and the firstborn being offered to false gods; and having allowed this, I subsequently administered just retribution upon them.