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Because I have called, and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no one has paid attention;
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An Earnest, Rejected Call
Commentators emphasize that this verse portrays an active, earnest, and persistent invitation from God. Using imagery like a speaker calling out and stretching out a hand, Wisdom (representing God or Christ) passionately appeals to humanity. The tragedy, as scholars note, is that this heartfelt call is deliberately refused and disregarded, prompting a shift from an offer of mercy to a warning of judgment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The threats and warnings of Wisdom are also foreshadowings of the teaching of Jesus. There will come a time when “too late” shall be written on all…
19th Century
Anglican
Because I have called.— Wisdom’s call having been rejected, she now changes her tone from “mercy” to “judgment” (Psalms 101:1)…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because I have called, and you refused This is to be understood not of the internal call of Wisdom, or Christ, which…
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