The Jews prided themselves on being under the special protection of Yahweh. In the downfall of their neighbors, they found only additional grounds …

As is the mother. —The sin of the people had become so notorious as to attract general attention, and lead to the application of t…

Here the Prophet uses another form of speech, for he says that the Jews deserved to be subject to the taunting proverbs of those who delight in wic…

Behold, everyone that uses proverbs That affects a proverbial way of sneaking that is witty and facetious, and has a tale…

In this chapter, God's dealings with the Jewish nation and their conduct toward Him are described, along with their punishment through the surround…