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Isaiah 56:11

Isaiah 56:11

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Yea, they are greedy dogs. Another defect is noted. Not only do they fail in the way of neglect of duty, but they are actively culpable. Being worldly and not spiritually minded, they are "greedy" after gain.

Anciently, the taking of a gift, or fee, from those who came to consult them was regarded as no dishonour to the prophetic office (; 1 Samuel 9:7; 1 Kings 14:3); but the nobler class of prophets declined to make a profit of their spiritual powers, and would receive no fee (2 Kings 5:16; ; ).

In Ezekiel and Micah the taking of gifts by prophets is regarded as discreditable (; ; ). From his quarter; rather, to the uttermost (Kay), or every one, without exception (Cheyne).

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