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Seeking Answers in Dark Places
Commentators unanimously explain that “sitting among the graves” refers to necromancy—the forbidden practice of trying to contact the dead for guidance. This, along with lodging in secret places for idolatrous dreams, was a direct rejection of seeking wisdom from God, showing a preference for occult and demonic sources.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 65:4
18th Century
Theologian
Which remain among the graves - That is, evidently for purposes of necromancy and divination. They do it to appear to hold converse with the…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 65:4
19th Century
Bishop
Which remain among the graves. —Probably the rock graves of Palestine, which, although they were ceremonially unclean, were often used as …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 65:4
16th Century
Theologian
Who dwell in the graves. He enumerates other kinds of superstitions; and although, due to its brevity, the description is obscure, yet we …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 65:4
17th Century
Pastor
Which remain among the graves
In order to practise necromancy, to consult the dead, where they imagined demons and…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 65:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The Gentiles came to seek God, and find him, because they were first sought and found by him. Often he meets some thoughtless trifler or profligate…