Isaiah 44:16
“He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He burneth part thereof in the fire,.... To warm himself with, as before:
with part thereof he eateth flesh; that is,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
With part thereof he eateth flesh - That is, he prepares flesh to eat, or prepares his food. He roasteth roast - He…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 44:9-20
Often before, God, by the prophet, had mentioned the folly and strange sottishness of idolaters; but here he enlarges…