But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying, Don`t prophesy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink — Literally, “and,” (this, on their part, was the consequence of what God did for them) “

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

God added to the mercies of His providence, the transcendent blessings of special revelation. The prophets of Israel were numerous, and renowned, a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

God reasons earnestly here with the Israelites for their ingratitude. He recounts the benefits He had previously conferred on that people, and then…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But you gave the Nazarites wine to drink
Contrary to their vow and calling, and in contempt of it, and to make them …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We often need to be reminded of the mercies we have received, as these greatly add to the evil of the sins we have committed. They had spiritual pr…

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