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As they were multiplied, so they sinned against me: I will change their glory into shame.
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When Blessings Become a Curse
Commentators unanimously highlight a sobering truth: God's blessings of increased population, wealth, and power, which should have led to gratitude, instead fueled Israel's pride and sin. As John Calvin notes, they became like a well-fed horse kicking its master. This serves as a timeless warning that prosperity without humility can lead people away from God, not closer to Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As they were increased, so they sinned against Me - The “increase” may be in actual number or in wealth, power, or dignity. The text include…
19th Century
Anglican
The increase in numbers and prosperity probably refers to the priesthood, who, as they grew in numbers, became more alienated from the true God. Th…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet amplifies the wickedness and impiety of the people by adding this circumstance: that the more bountiful God was to them, indeed, w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As they were increased, so they sinned against me As the children of the priests increased and grew up, they sinned again…
Both priests and people rejected knowledge, so God will justly reject them. They forgot the law of God. They neither desired nor endeavored to reta…