For they call themselves of the holy city - This refers to Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:1; Matthew 4:5; [Reference Matthew…

They call themselves of the holy city ... —The words of praise are spoken, as the preceding words show, with a touch of i…

They profess to trust him, but they do not love him; they call themselves of the holy city, but they certainly are not holy citizens.

For from the holy city they are called. He continues the same subject and, using different words, exposes their false boasting; for they f…

For they call themselves of the holy city The city Jerusalem, so called because the temple, the place of divine worship, …

The Jews prided themselves on their descent from Jacob and claimed Jehovah as their God. They took pride in Jerusalem and the temple, yet there was…

1. Hear these things, O house of Jacob. Here he promises the liberation of the people. This is divided into two parts.

   In th…