Verses 14-16
14-16. Scornful men The debased, drunken priests and false prophets in Jerusalem, (Isaiah 28:7-8,) scorning the message of the true prophets. (Isaiah 28:9-10.)
Because ye have said Have said by your actions. If their actions were translated into words, their actual language would be as stated in this fifteenth verse.
Covenant with death A metaphorical representation of their having made terms with the king of terrors not to be too soon called to die.
With hell The underworld place of departed spirits a poetic equivalent with death. With this the same terms are supposed to have been made, not to be too soon called to the spirit world.
Overflowing scourge A mixed metaphor, probably referring to the Assyrian army invading and passing through Judea on its way to Egypt.
Lies The prophet’s definition. They acted as if a sufficient refuge was to be found in falsehood and deceit in the false notions and doctrines on which their whole conduct was transacted.
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