For the iniquity of his covetousness was I angry, and struck him; I hid [my face] and was angry; and he went on backsliding in the way of his heart.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the iniquity of his covetousne - The guilt of his avarice; that is, of the Jewish people. The word rendered here ‘covetousne ’ (בצע<…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the iniquity of his covetousness ... —Literally, of his gain. This was the root-evil from which all others s…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For the iniquity of his lust. Here he complains of the obstinate wickedness of the people, and shows that the Lord had very good reason fo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him , &c.] Not the greedy watchmen of the church of Rome, ([R…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The idols and their worshippers will come to nothing; but those who trust in God's grace will be brought to the joys of heaven. With the Lord there…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. The just perishes. Here the prophet shows the difference between those who obey God’s counsels and those who do not, conc…

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