Isaiah 58:3-7 Why have we fasted, say they, and you see not? why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge? Behold… There is an incipient Pharisaism in their evident expectation that by external works of righteousness they would hasten the coming of the Messianic salvation. (Prof. J. Skinner, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. |
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