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A Cosmic Courtroom
Commentators explain that Isaiah opens with a dramatic, poetic summons to the heavens and the earth. This isn't just for effect; it's like calling the universe as a witness in a legal case. God presents His complaint against His people, emphasizing that their rebellion is so unnatural and shocking that even inanimate creation, which obeys God's laws, should be stunned by it.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 1:2
18th Century
Theologian
Hear, O heavens - This is properly the beginning of the prophecy. It is a sublime commencement and is of a highly poetic character. The heav…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 1:2
19th Century
Bishop
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth. —The prophet opens the great indictment by calling the universe to listen to it. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 1:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD has spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. T…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 1:2
16th Century
Theologian
Hear, O heavens. Isaiah has here imitated Moses, as all the prophets are accustomed to do; and there cannot be a doubt that he alludes to …
John Gill
On Isaiah 1:2
17th Century
Pastor
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth
To what the Lord was about to say of his controversy with his people, which w…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 1:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Isaiah signifies, "The salvation of the Lord"���a very suitable name for this prophet, who prophesies so much about Jesus the Savior and His salvat…