And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I will search - (Literally, “diligently”). The word is always used of a minute, diligent search, by which places, persons, and things are se…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The judgment, in reference to its objects.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet addresses here generally the despisers of God, who had become hardened in their wickedness. But before he openly names them, he says th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it shall come to pass at that time, [that] I will search
Jerusalem with candles

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's day is near; the punishment of presumptuous sinners is a sacrifice to the justice of God.

The Jewish royal family will be held account…

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