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To whom shall I speak and testify, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of Jehovah is become unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Give warning - Rather testify.

Reproach - They make the Word of God the object of their ridicule.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

To whom shall I speak ...?—The prophet, who now speaks in his own name, has heard the message from the Lord of Hosts; but what use is it? …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet here shows there was no reason for him to labor any longer trying to reform the people, for he spoke to the deaf. He had said before, a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear ? &c.] These are the words of the prophet, despairing of any …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When the Lord arises to take vengeance, no sinners of any age or rank, or of either sex escape. Their hearts were set on the world, and they were w…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, he shows their contempt for the advice that was given.

  1. The prophet seeks a suitable audience for his counsel: t…

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