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Heartless Worship
Commentators explain that the "sweet cane" (calamus) was a costly, imported ingredient for sacred oil. Israel's failure to purchase it, along with offering the meager "fat" of sacrifices, revealed a cheap and superficial devotion. This highlights that God desires worship that comes from a generous heart, not just the performance of empty rituals.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 43:24
18th Century
Theologian
You have bought me - You have not purchased this - implying that it was not produced in Palestine, but was an article of commerce. It was to…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 43:24
19th Century
Bishop
No sweet cane ... —Probably some species of Amomum for the anointing oil (Exodus 30:23). It is disti…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 43:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel. Thou hast not brought me the small cattle of thy burnt off…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 43:24
16th Century
Theologian
You have not bought cane for me. He means the cane or calamus of which the precious ointment was composed, as we are inf…
John Gill
On Isaiah 43:24
17th Century
Pastor
You have bought me no sweet cane with money
Or "calamus"F18, which was used in the anointing oil, and for…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 43:22–28
17th Century
Minister
Those who neglect to call upon God are weary of him. The Master did not tire the servants with his commands, but they tired him with disobedience. …