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Mockery Becomes Judgment
The people had mocked God's simple, repetitive teaching with the phrase "precept upon precept." Commentators explain that God turns their own scornful words back on them. He declares that His judgment will now come in the same way—a relentless, step-by-step series of consequences that will ultimately lead to their downfall and captivity.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:13
18th Century
Theologian
But the word of the Lord was unto them - Or, rather, the word of Yahweh "shall be" to them. This refers to the way God said He woul…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 28:13
19th Century
Bishop
That they might go, and fall backward ... —The words are an echo of those in Isaiah 8:14-15. The preaching which might ha…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:13
16th Century
Theologian
The word of the Lord shall therefore be to them. Although the Prophet repeats the same words, the meaning is somewhat different. Having pr…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 28:13
17th Century
Pastor
But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon
precept
Was despised and derided …
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, …