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Thus has Yahweh of Hosts spoken, saying, Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother;
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Justice Over Rituals
Commentators unanimously highlight that God is redirecting the people's focus from external religious acts, like fasting, to the core of His law. God has consistently taught through His prophets that He values true justice and active compassion far more than ceremonies. These ethical actions are the true test of a person's devotion.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thus spoke the Lord – that is, through the former prophets, for he goes on to speak of their rejection in the past. Execute true judgmen…
19th Century
Anglican
The prophet implies that true fasting is to loose the bands of wickedness and leave off oppression. But Israel had adopted quite the oppos…
Baptist
This is what God said – most just, most fit for God to require of his people.
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16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet tells us that he was sent to the people and to the priests, not so much to teach the messengers who came from distant lands, as to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus speaks the Lord of hosts, saying The same things as he had before; for the things following are ever in force, …
God's judgments upon Israel in the past for their sins were written to warn Christians. The duties required are not keeping fasts and offering sacr…
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