They lay themselves down - They condensed sin. By a sort of economy in the toil of sinning, they blended many sins in one: idolatry, sensual…

Rapacity and cruelty follow pride, selfishness, and lust. Compare this verse with the provisions of the Mosaic law (Exodus 22:25).

Here the Prophet again denounces the people’s avarice, addressing his message especially to the leaders; for what he mentions could not have been d…

And they laid [themselves] down upon clothes laid to pledge by
every altar

That is,…

The evil pa ions of the heart break out in various forms; but the Lord looks to our motives as well as our conduct. Those who deal cruelly will be …