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The Root of God's Wrath
Commentators unanimously identify "covetousness"—the love of unjust gain or worldly things—as the specific sin that provoked God's anger. Scholars like Charles Ellicott call it a "root-evil" from which other sins spring. The verse serves as a stark warning that God judges not only outward actions but also the sinful desires of the heart.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 57:17
18th Century
Theologian
For the iniquity of his covetousness - The guilt of his avarice; that is, of the Jewish people. The word rendered here ‘covetousness’ (ב…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 57:17
19th Century
Bishop
For the iniquity of his covetousness ... —Literally, of his gain. This was the root-evil from which all others s…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 57:17
19th Century
Preacher
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.
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 57:17
16th Century
Theologian
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
On Isaiah 57:17
17th Century
Pastor
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
On Isaiah 57:13–21
17th Century
Minister
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…