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who tell the seers, "Don`t see;" and to the prophets, "Don`t prophesy to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

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A Deceitful Heart's Desire

All commentators agree that the people were not literally asking for lies. Instead, the verse describes the 'language of their hearts and actions.' By rejecting difficult truths and demanding messages that affirmed their sinful choices, they were effectively choosing to be deceived. This shows that rebellion against God can be a subtle preference for comforting falsehoods over challenging truths.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 30:10

18th Century

Theologian

Which say to the seersThe prophets (see the note at Isaiah 1:1).

See notThey do not desire that the prophe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 30:10

16th Century

Theologian

Who say to the seers, See not. He now describes more clearly, and shows, as it were, true to life, the contempt of God and obstinacy which…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 30:10

17th Century

Pastor

Which say to the seers, See not The same with the prophets in the next clause, which explains this: and to th…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 30:8–18

17th Century

Minister

The Jews were the only people professing God that He then had in the world, yet many among them were rebellious. They had the light, but they loved…