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A Scoffer's Mockery
Commentators widely agree that this phrase is not Isaiah's teaching method, but the people's sarcastic mockery of it. The arrogant leaders of Judah were ridiculing God's clear, repeated commands, dismissing them as overly simplistic and childish, like lessons for a toddler.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:10
18th Century
Theologian
For precept must be upon precept - This is probably designed to ridicule the concise and sententious manner of the prophets, and es…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:10
16th Century
Theologian
For precept must be on precept. This shows plainly that the Lord complains of spending His labor in vain in instructing this unteachable p…
John Gill
On Isaiah 28:10
17th Century
Pastor
For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept , &c.] Signifying, that they must be dealt with as children were…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 28:5–15
17th Century
Minister
The prophet next turns to Judah, whom he calls the residue of his people. Happy are those alone who glory in the Lord of hosts himself. Therefore, …