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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 3:14

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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ancients--Hence they are spoken of as "taken away" (Isa 3:1-2). vineyard--the Jewish theocracy (Isa 5:1-7; Psa 80:9-13). eaten up--"burnt"; namely, by "oppressive exactions" (Isa 3:12). Type of the crowning guilt of the husbandmen in the days of Jesus Christ (Mat 21:34-41). spoil . . . houses-- (Mat 23:14).
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