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Rise up, you women who are at ease, [and] hear my voice; you careless daughters, give ear to my speech.

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A Warning to the Comfortable

Commentators explain that Isaiah's call to the 'women at ease' is a direct warning to those who have become complacent and spiritually careless due to their wealth and comfort. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes see this as a message that material security can lead to a dangerous indifference toward God's commands. The prophecy serves as a stark reminder that no one is exempt from judgment, especially those who trust in their comfortable circumstances rather than in God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 32:9

18th Century

Theologian

Rise up ... - Rosenmuller supposes that this commences a new vision or prophecy; and that the former part ([Reference Isaiah 32:9-1…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 32:9

19th Century

Bishop

Rise up, you women that are at ease ... (Isaiah 32:9) — This marks the beginning of a new section, probably a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 32:9

16th Century

Theologian

You women at ease, arise. These words appear not to be connected with what went before, for previously he spoke about restoring the Church…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 32:9

17th Century

Pastor

Rise up, you women that are at ease
On beds of down, unconcerned about the present or future state of the nation; wh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 32:9–20

17th Century

Minister

When so much provocation was given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! How many careless people there are who support self-indulgen…