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and they lay themselves down beside every altar on clothes taken in pledge; and in the house of their God they drink the wine of such as have been fined.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They lay themselves down - They condensed sin. By a sort of economy in the toil of sinning, they blended many sins in one: idolatry, sensual…
19th Century
Anglican
Rapacity and cruelty follow pride, selfishness, and lust. Compare this verse with the provisions of the Mosaic law (Exodus 22:25).
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet again denounces the people’s avarice, addressing his message especially to the leaders; for what he mentions could not have been d…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they laid [themselves] down upon clothes laid to pledge by every altar
That is,…
The evil passions of the heart break out in various forms; but the Lord looks to our motives as well as our conduct. Those who deal cruelly will be…
