Does the plowman ... - The question here asked implies that he does “not” plow all the day. The interrogative form is often the most emphati…

Does the plowman plow all day...? —Better, every day. Plowing represents naturally, as in Jeremiah 4:3, the prep…

Does the plowman plow every day to sow? This passage is commonly explained as if the Lord reproached His people for ingratitude because He…

Does the ploughman plough all day to sow? &c.] Or, "every day"; he ploughs in order to sow; by ploughing he prepares the …

The farmer applies himself to his calling with diligence and prudence, in all its tasks according to their nature. Thus the Lord, who has given peo…

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…