Isaiah 57:6
“Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion,.... Or thy god; but the portion of Jacob is not like them, stocks…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Among the smooth stones of the streams - In the original here, there is a paronomasia, which cannot be fully retained in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Among the smooth stones of the stream "Among the smooth stones of the valley" - The Jews were extremely addicted to the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 57:3-12
We have here a high charge, but a just one no doubt, drawn up against that wicked generation out of which God's…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
As commonly explained, the verse refers to the worship of stone fetishes; but this is very doubtful. It is obvious,…
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