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Our study of Isaiah’s message to a corrupt government and a broken culture continues. After God brought charges against Judah, He offered them salvation and a way out of their trouble. Will they accept? Find out more as we explore chapter 2. ...
Jill Briscoe
Relationships need nurturing, and that takes time and effort. It’s the same with God. You may have been introduced to Him, and even initiated a relationship with Him, but how well do you really know Him? ...
There is no question that our nation is headed in the wrong direction, spiritually and morally. It was once said that if God doesn’t judge our country for our moral depravity, He owes Sodom and Gomorrah an apology. How can our nation be healed? Let’s...
Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth, &c.] The Targum is,
``my Word abhorreth;''
the Messiah, the essential Word. These are the same as before. They are a trouble unto me; as they were kept and observed, either when they should not, or in a manner unbecoming: I am weary to bear [them]; because of the sins with which they made him to serve, ( Isaiah 43:24 ) .
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Isaiah 1:14 In-Context
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When ye come in to appear before Me, Who hath required this of your hand, To trample My courts?
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Add not to bring in a vain present, Incense -- an abomination it [is] to Me, New moon, and sabbath, calling of convocation! Rendure not iniquity -- and a restraint!
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Your new moons and your set seasons hath My soul hated, They have been upon me for a burden, I have been weary of bearing.
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And in your spreading forth your hands, I hide mine eyes from you, Also when ye increase prayer, I do not hear, Your hands of blood have been full.
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Wash ye, make ye pure, Turn aside the evil of your doings, from before Mine eyes, Cease to do evil, learn to do good.
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain.