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The Downward Spiral of Sin
Commentators explain that Isaiah 1:4 describes a progression in sin. It begins with forsaking God, moves to despising Him, and ends in complete alienation ('gone away backward'). The phrase 'laden with iniquity' illustrates sin not as a minor mistake, but as a crushing weight that oppresses the entire nation, showing the severe and deliberate nature of their rebellion.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
Ah! sinful nation - The word rendered "ah!" - הוי hôy - is not a mere exclamation, expressing astonishment. It is rather an interje…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
Ah, sinful nation ...—The Hebrew interjection is, like our English “Ha!” the expression of indignation rather than of pit…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 1:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
The ox knows his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel does not know, my people do not consider. Ah sinful nation, a people laden wi…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 1:4
16th Century
Theologian
Ah sinful nation! Though he had already reproved their crime with sufficient severity, yet, for the purpose of exposing it still more, he …
John Gill
On Isaiah 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
Ah sinful nation. Or "sinning nation" F25; that was continually sinning, doing nothing else but sin, the rever…
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…