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If a man walking in a spirit of falsehood do lie, [saying], I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood - Literally, “in spirit” (not My Spirit) “and falsehood,” that is, in a lying spirit; such as t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

If a man walking in the spirit and falsehoodi.e., in a lying spirit, speaking smooth and pleasant things, such as the …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet points out here another vice by which the people were infected—that they wished to be soothed with flattery. For all the ungodly think …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie Who pretends to be a prophet, and a spiritual man, and to be under th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Since they say, “Prophesy not,” God will take them at their word, and their sin shall be their punishment. Let the physician no longer attend the p…

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