The heavy punishments that had already overtaken the people might naturally give rise to apprehensions for the future, especially considering that …

That doeth ought presumptuously.— Literally, with a high hand.

Reproacheth the Lord. —Rather, …

But the soul that does anything. This verse is variously translated. For some read it thus⁶⁸: “The soul that does anything …

But the soul that does [ought] presumptuously
Or with "an high hand" ^F20 , or through pride, as the Targu…

Those are to be considered presumptuous sinners who sin intentionally against God's will and glory. Sins committed in this way are extremely sinful…