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A Sworn Decree from God
Commentators explain that the phrase "In mine ears" signifies a direct revelation from God to the prophet. The message is not Isaiah's opinion but a divine decree. Furthermore, scholars note the language used ("Of a truth") is a form of a divine oath, making the promised judgment against greed absolutely certain and inescapable.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:9
18th Century
Theologian
In mine ears - This probably refers to the prophet. As if he had said, ‘God has revealed it to me,’ or ‘God has said in my ears,’ that is,…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 5:9
19th Century
Bishop
In mine ears said the Lord. —The italics show that there is no verb in the Hebrew; the text, if it is correct, thus givin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 5:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant. Yea, ten acres of viney…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:9
16th Century
Theologian
This is in the ears of Jehovah of hosts. Here something must be supplied; for he means that the Lord sits as judge and takes notice of the…
John Gill
On Isaiah 5:9
17th Century
Pastor
In mine ears, [said] the Lord of hosts
This may be understood either of the ears of the Lord of hosts, into which ca…
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…