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The Danger of 'Will-Worship'
Commentators explain that the 'oaks' and 'gardens' were sites of idolatry. The verse emphasizes that the people actively 'desired' and 'chose' these places. John Calvin calls this 'will-worship'—inventing one's own religious practices instead of obeying God's commands. This serves as a powerful warning against following spiritual paths based on personal preference rather than God's revealed will.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 1:29
18th Century
Theologian
For they shall be ashamed - That is, when they see the punishment that their idolatry has brought upon them, they will be ashamed o…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 1:29
19th Century
Bishop
They shall be ashamed of the oaks ...—Better, terebinths. The words point to the groves that were so closely con…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 1:29
16th Century
Theologian
For (or, that is) they shall be ashamed. In Hebrew, the particle כי (ki) is used, which properly denotes a caus…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 1:29
17th Century
Pastor
For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which you have
desired
Though there is a change…
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…