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Not Courage, But Rebellion
Commentators unanimously explain that being "stout-hearted" is not a compliment about courage, but a sharp rebuke. It describes people who are stubborn, proud, and rebellious against God. Their hearts are hardened in opposition to His plans and promises, rather than being strong in faith.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 46:12
18th Century
Theologian
Hearken unto me - This is designed to call the attention of the skeptical and unbelieving Jews to the important truth he was delivering. Man…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 46:12
19th Century
Bishop
Ye stouthearted. —The word, like analogous terms in Ezekiel 2:4; Ezekiel 3:7, implies at once obduracy and ign…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 46:12
16th Century
Theologian
Hear me. He again rebukes the Israelites because they could not place their confidence in God or receive any consolation in adversity. Tha…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 46:12
17th Century
Pastor
Hearken unto me, you stout hearted
This is not an address to the Chaldeans, as Kimchi and others think, who were mer…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 46:5–13
17th Century
Minister
Here the folly of those who made idols, and then prayed to them, is exposed. How does the lavishness of idolaters shame the stinginess of many who …