the strange woman - This term is often used for harlot, or loose woman (Jdg 11:1, Jdg 11:2), married (Pro 7:5, Pro 7:19) or not (1Ki 11:1), so called, because such were, perhaps at first, foreigners, though “strange” may also denote whatever is opposed to right or proper, as “strange fire” (Num 3:4); “strange incense” (Exo 30:9).