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A Call for Careful Attention
Commentators observe that Isaiah's repeated call to 'give ear' and 'hearken' is a formal introduction, signaling that a profound truth is about to be revealed. He is asking his audience to pay close attention because he is about to explain God's complex judgments using a simple, everyday illustration from agriculture.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:23
18th Century
Theologian
Give you ear—In this verse, the prophet introduces an important and striking illustration drawn from the science of agriculture. It is…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 28:23
19th Century
Bishop
Give you ear... —The words remind us of the style of the “wisdom” books of the Old Testament (Proverbs 2:1; […
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:23
16th Century
Theologian
Give ear and hear my voice. Isaiah uses a preface, as if he were about to speak of something important and very weighty; for we are not ac…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 28:23
17th Century
Pastor
Give you ear, and hear my voice
So said the prophet, as the Targum introduces the words; and because what he was abo…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 28:23–29
17th Century
Minister
The farmer applies himself to his calling with diligence and prudence, in all its tasks according to their nature. Thus the Lord, who has given peo…