Israel is a luxuriant vine that puts forth his fruit. According to the abundance of his fruit he has multiplied his altars. As their land has prospered, they have adorned their sacred stones.
In this verse, the big thing appears in the false manner that Ephraim used his prosperity.  "What people did with their prosperity was indicative of the direction of their heart."[5]  This comment is likewise true in the present tense; and there is no greater danger today than that which is inherent in a Christian's false use of his wealth.