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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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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wherefore thus says the Holy One - Yahweh. There may be some reference here to the fact referred to in (Isaiah 30:11), …
19th Century
Anglican
Because ye despise this word —that is, the message which Isaiah had delivered against the alliance with Egypt. We note ho…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore thus says the Holy One of Israel The prophet introduces his message with the phrase they objected to: mini…
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…
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