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From Precious to Worthless
Commentators agree that the images of silver turning to dross (worthless slag) and pure wine being diluted with water are powerful metaphors for corruption. They signify that what was once pure, valuable, and strong within the nation had become debased, weak, and worthless.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 1:22
18th Century
Theologian
Your silver - The sentiment in this verse, as it is explained by the following, is that your princes and people have become corrupt and poll…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 1:22
19th Century
Bishop
Thy silver is become dross...—The two images describe the degeneracy of the rulers to whose neglect this disorder was due…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 1:22
16th Century
Theologian
Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water. Isaiah speaks metaphorically and, by two comparisons, shows here that although the …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 1:22
17th Century
Pastor
Your silver is become dross
Meaning either that such persons, who had the appearance of goodness, looked like genuin…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 1:21–31
17th Century
Minister
Neither holy cities nor royal ones are faithful to their trust if religion does not dwell in them. Dross may shine like silver, and wine that is mi…