Isaiah 66:17
“They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They that sanctify themselves,.... This is a description of the enemies of the Lord, and of his people, who shall be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They that sanctify themselves - That is, who attempt to purify themselves by idolatrous rites, by ablutions, and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Behind one tree "After the rites of Achad" - The Syrians worshipped a god called Adad, Plin. Nat. Hist. 37:11; Macrob.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 66:15-24
These verses, like the pillar of cloud and fire, have a dark side towards the enemies of God's kingdom and all that are…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A renewed description of the apostates, in terms similar to Isa 66:66; Isa 65:3-5; Isa 65:11. Although the judgement is…
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