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If a man walking in a spirit of falsehood do lie, [saying], I will prophesy to you of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.
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The Danger of 'Itching Ears'
The commentaries unanimously highlight that the people were not passive victims of deception; they actively sought it. They rejected the true prophets' calls for repentance and instead craved teachers who would soothe them with flattery and affirm their lifestyles. As one scholar notes, quoting Jeremiah, "my people love to have it so," revealing a dangerous desire for comfort over truth.
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Micah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood - Literally, “in spirit” (not My Spirit) “and falsehood,” that is, in a lying spirit; such as t…
19th Century
Anglican
If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood — i.e., in a lying spirit, speaking smooth and pleasant things, such as the …
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet points out here another vice by which the people were infected—that they wished to be soothed with flattery. For all the ungodly think …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie Who pretends to be a prophet, and a spiritual man, and to be under th…
Since they say, —Prophesy not,— God will take them at their word, and their sin shall be their punishment. Let the physician no longer attend the p…
