For precept must be upon precept - This is probably designed to ridicule the concise and sententious manner of the prophets, and es…

For precept must be on precept. This shows plainly that the Lord complains of spending His labor in vain in instructing this unteachable p…

For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept , &c.] Signifying, that they must be dealt with as children were…

The prophet next turns to Judah, whom he calls the residue of his people. Happy are those alone who glory in the Lord of hosts himself. Therefore, …

1. Woe to the crown. In this part, he i ues a threat against those who scorn the predictions of the prophets.

   First, he thre…