For the teraphim have spoken vanity - Rather, they “spoke vanity.” He appeals to their former experience. Their father had sought from idols…

Idols. — Better, as in the margin, teraphim. (See the notes on Judges 17:5.)

Against the post-exilic origin of thi…

For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain:

Observe the r…

Here the Prophet, as I have said, confirms the truth that the blame justly belonged to the Jews for God not dealing more liberally with them; for h…

For the idols have spoken vanity
The vanities of the Gentiles cannot give rain; if they promise it, they speak vain t…

Spiritual blessings had been promised under figurative allusions to earthly plenty. Seasonable rain is a great mercy, which we may ask of God when …