Which say, Stand by thyself - Those who engage in these abominations at that time are distinguished by spiritual pride. The most wo…

Which say, Stand by thyself ... —The picture, in its main outlines, reminds us of the proud exclusivene of the later Phar…

Remain by thyself. He points out extreme impiety in the Jews, who obstinately and rebelliously opposed God’s worshippers, and refused to l…

Which say, stand by yourself , &c], According to Aben Ezra, Jarchi, and Kimchi, these are the unclean persons that did th…

The Gentiles came to seek God, and find him, because they were first sought and found by him. Often he meets some thoughtless trifler or profligate…

1. They have sought me. Here the judge, God, gives the sentence of separation between the wicked and the good regarding the recepti…