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Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Why do you spend money - Margin, ‘Weigh.’ That is, in Hebrew, ‘weigh silver.’ Before money was coined, the precious metals were wei…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Wherefore do ye spend money ... —Here again the “bread” is that which sustains the true life of the soul. “Labour” stands…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come buy wine and milk without mone…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Why do you spend money? He complains of the ingratitude and madness of people, in rejecting or disdaining the kindness of God who offers a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore do you spend money for that which is not bread ? &c.] Lavish away time, opportunities, and strength, in reading…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All are welcome to the blessings of salvation, to whom those blessings are welcome. In Christ there is enough for all, and enough for each. Those s…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Regarding the phrase This is the inheritance, the prophet here adds the third remedy, promising an abundance of goods to …

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