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Why thus says the Holy One of Israel, Because you despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and rely thereon;

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Confronting with Truth

Commentators observe that Isaiah deliberately uses the title "the Holy One of Israel" immediately after the people complained about hearing it. This was a direct confrontation, showing that God's holy character is non-negotiable. This teaches that believers and ministers should not soften God's truth to make it more palatable, as faithfulness sometimes requires repeating truths that are unpopular or convicting.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 30:12

18th Century

Theologian

Wherefore thus says the Holy One - Yahweh. There may be some reference here to the fact referred to in (Isaiah 30:11), …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 30:12

19th Century

Bishop

Because ye despise this word —that is, the message which Isaiah had delivered against the alliance with Egypt. We note ho…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 30:12

16th Century

Theologian

Because you have disdained this word. Next, he declares the punishment of ungodliness, threatening that they will not go unpunished for re…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 30:12

17th Century

Pastor

Wherefore thus says the Holy One of Israel
The prophet introduces his message with the phrase they objected to: mini…

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…