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The Escalation of Sin
Commentators explain that this verse illustrates how sin progresses. It often begins with 'cords of vanity'—small, seemingly insignificant habits or choices. However, these can grow in strength until they become like a 'cart rope,' an overwhelmingly powerful force that binds a person to their sin. This serves as a warning to address sinful patterns early before they become dominant.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:18
18th Century
Theologian
Woe unto them ... - This is a new denunciation. It introduces another form of sin and threatens its appropriate punishment.
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Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 5:18
19th Century
Bishop
That draw iniquity with cords of vanity. —The phrase is boldly figurative. Evil-doers are thought of as harnessing themse…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 5:18
19th Century
Preacher
"Woe unto them." When we encounter a woe in this Book of Blessings, it is sent as a warning, so that we may escape from woe. God's woes ar…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:18
16th Century
Theologian
Woe to them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity! After inserting a short consolation to lessen the bitterness of punishments concernin…
John Gill
On Isaiah 5:18
17th Century
Pastor
Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity ,
&c.] The prophet returns to the wicked again, and goes on wi…
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…