And when ye spread forth your hands That is, in prayer, this being a prayer gesture: hence the Targum paraphrases it,
``and when the priests spread out their hands to pray for you.''
I will hide mine eyes from you; will not look upon them, nor regard their prayer; see ( Lamentations 3:42 ) yea, when ye make many prayers; as the Scribes and Pharisees did in Christ's time, and thought to be heard for their much speaking, like the Gentiles, ( Matthew 6:7 ) I will not hear; so as to give an answer, or fulfil their requests: the reason follows, your hands are full of blood; of the prophets of the Lord, of Christ and his followers, whom they put to death.
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Stop bringing worthless offerings. Your incense repulses me. New moon, sabbath, and the calling of an assembly— I can't stand wickedness with celebration!
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I hate your new moons and your festivals. They've become a burden that I'm tired of bearing.
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When you extend your hands, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even when you pray for a long time, I won't listen. Your hands are stained with blood.
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Wash! Be clean! Remove your ugly deeds from my sight. Put an end to such evil;
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learn to do good. Seek justice: help the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow.