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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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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which say to the seers—The prophets (see the note at Isaiah 1:1).
See not—They do not desire that the prophe…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet issues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremia…
