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Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 5:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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In mine ears - This probably refers to the prophet. As if he had said, ‘God has revealed it to me,’ or ‘God has said in my ears,’ i. e, to me. The Septuagint reads it, ‘These things are heard in the ears of the Lord of hosts,’ that is, the wishes” of the man of avarice. The Chaldee, ‘The prophet said, In my ears I have heard; a decree has gone from the Lord of hosts,’ etc. Many houses shall be desolate - Referring to the calamities that should come upon the nation for its crimes. return to 'Top of Page'
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