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The show of their face testifies against them. They declare their sin as Sodom. They don`t hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have done evil to themselves.
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The Face Betrays the Heart
Commentators explain that the people's very expressions—their pride, impudence, and shamelessness—served as a witness against them. Their faces revealed the corruption of their hearts, proving their guilt without needing other evidence. As John Calvin notes, God compels even hypocrites to carry a mark of their inner state.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The show of their countenance – The word rendered "the show" is probably derived from a word signifying "to know" or "to recognize," and her…
19th Century
Anglican
They declare their sin as Sodom. —The comparison, it should be remembered, is probably from an earlier date than that in …
16th Century
Protestant
The proof of their countenance will answer in them, or, will answer against them. Since the Prophet was dealing with impudent and…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The shew of their countenance does witness against them , &c.] The word translated "shew" is only used in this place. Som…
God was about to deprive Judah of every stay and support. The city and the land were to be made desolate because their words and works had been reb…
13th Century
Catholic
For Jerusalem is ruined. Here the author explains the reason for this renunciation.
First, he presents the immediate caus…
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