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But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, Yahweh will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be on Israel.
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Commentators widely agree that this verse is a warning not to overt sinners, but to those within the church who are insincere. Described as 'backsliders' or 'hypocrites,' they profess faith but secretly 'turn aside to crooked ways.' This serves as a solemn call for every believer to examine their own heart and walk.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways - The wicked. Those who leave the right or straight path and wander in forbidden …
19th Century
Anglican
Turn aside to their crooked ways. —Or, bend their crooked ways, that is, pursue evil courses.
But peace.
Baptist
Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the …
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16th Century
Protestant
But those who turn aside into their crooked paths, etc. As the participle המטים, hammattim, is in the Hiphil conjugation…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways The ways of sin, immorality, or error; which are crooked ways, not…
God's promises should enliven our prayers. The way of holiness is straight; there are no windings or deviations in it. But the ways of sinners are …
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