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Forgetting the Giver
The prophet's condemnation isn't against music or celebration itself. Commentators like Calvin and Barnes clarify that these can be good things. The true sin was that the people were so consumed by their pleasures that they completely forgot God, the giver of all good gifts. Their feasting led to what one scholar calls "practical atheism," where they no longer acknowledged God's work or purpose for their lives.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
The prophet proceeds to state still further the extent of their crimes. This verse contains an account of their dissipated habits and their consequ…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
The harp, and the viol.—Here again the fashions of Judah followed those of Samaria, so closely indeed that Isaiah addresses the ru…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 5:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
The covetous man was intoxicated with greed. Here is a man intoxicated with strong drink. It is never too early, nor too late, for men who are carr…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:12
16th Century
Theologian
And the harp. He adds the instruments of pleasure by which people addicted to intemperance stimulate their appetite. These might have been…
John Gill
On Isaiah 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe Instruments of music; some struck with a bow or quill, or touched with t…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 5:8–23
17th Century
Minister
Here is a woe to those who set their hearts on the wealth of the world. It is not that it is sinful for those who have a house and a field to purch…