Isaiah 57:3-12 (New Revised Standard)
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But as for you, come here, you children of a sorceress, you offspring of an adulterer and a whore. a
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Whom are you mocking? Against whom do you open your mouth wide and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, the offspring of deceit—
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you that burn with lust among the oaks, under every green tree; you that slaughter your children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks?
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Among the smooth stones of the valley is your portion; they, they, are your lot; to them you have poured out a drink offering, you have brought a grain offering. Shall I be appeased for these things?
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Upon a high and lofty mountain you have set your bed, and there you went up to offer sacrifice.
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Behind the door and the doorpost you have set up your symbol; for, in deserting me, b you have uncovered your bed, you have gone up to it, you have made it wide; and you have made a bargain for yourself with them, you have loved their bed, you have gazed on their nakedness. c
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You journeyed to Molech d with oil, and multiplied your perfumes; you sent your envoys far away, and sent down even to Sheol.
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You grew weary from your many wanderings, but you did not say, "It is useless." You found your desire rekindled, and so you did not weaken.
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Whom did you dread and fear so that you lied, and did not remember me or give me a thought? Have I not kept silent and closed my eyes, e and so you do not fear me?
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I will concede your righteousness and your works, but they will not help you.
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
a.
Isaiah 57:3 - Heb [an adulterer and she plays the whore]
b.
Isaiah 57:8 - Meaning of Heb uncertain
c.
Isaiah 57:8 - Or [their phallus]; Heb [the hand]
d.
Isaiah 57:9 - Or [the king]
e.
Isaiah 57:11 - Gk Vg: Heb [silent even for a long time]