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The Parable Explained
Commentators unanimously identify this verse as the direct explanation of the preceding parable. God makes it clear that His cherished vineyard, which He carefully planted and tended, is the nation of Israel. This is a moment of stark confrontation, similar to when the prophet Nathan told King David, 'You are the man!'
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:7
18th Century
Theologian
For the vineyard ... - This is the application of the parable. God had treated the Jews as a farmer does a vineyard. This was “his”…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 5:7
19th Century
Bishop
For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts. — The words remind us of Nathan’s Thou art the man, to David (2 Samuel 12:7), …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 5:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
It shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. F…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:7
16th Century
Theologian
Truly the vineyard of Jehovah of hosts is the house of Israel. Until now he spoke figuratively; now he shows what is the design of this
John Gill
On Isaiah 5:7
17th Century
Pastor
For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of
Israel
This is the explication of the parable, or the…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 5:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Christ is God's beloved Son, and our beloved Saviour. The care of the Lord over the church of Israel is described by the management of a vineyard. …