Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 5:19

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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That say ... - They add one sin to another for “the purpose of defying” God, and provoking him to anger. They pretend that he will not punish sin; and hence, they plunge deeply into it, and defy him to punish them. Let him make speed - Let him come quick to punish. And hasten his work - His punishment. That we may see it - An expression of defiance. We would like to see him undertake it. The counsel of the Holy One ... - His threatened purpose to punish. This is the language of all sinners. They plunge deep into sin; they mock at the threatenings of God; they defy him to do his utmost; they do not believe his declarations. It is difficult to conceive more dreadful and high-handed iniquity than this. return to 'Top of Page'

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